Bright futures need

strong leaders.

Our mission is to build excellent and equitable schools.

We imagine a world where schools and communities pursue breakthrough success for every student—regardless of race, geography or family income. Through training, coaching, and technical assistance, we foster the skills and dispositions necessary for leaders to achieve excellence and equity in the classroom, school building, and central office.

Our commitment to uplift leaders > transform mindsets and actions> create vibrant cultures of innovation > build excellent and equitable schools is what fuels our team’s curiosity and inspires collaborations that make a difference.

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We imagine a world where schools and communities pursue breakthrough success for every student—regardless of race, geography or family income. Through training, coaching, and technical assistance, we foster the skills and dispositions necessary for leaders to achieve excellence and equity in the classroom, school building, and central office.

Our commitment to uplift leaders > transform mindsets and actions> create vibrant cultures of innovation > build excellent and equitable schools is what fuels our team’s curiosity and inspires collaborations that make a difference.

Spark Connection & Learning

Not all big change requires big moves. This campaign invites leaders to make small pivots that spark learning, connection, joy and hope.

We are in it for the long run.

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Change is happening here.

Throughout 2023, we worked with educators and community members from across Georgia and beyond, sparking change in districts and organizations and affecting the lives of more 1.4 million students.

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We are in it for the long run.

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Change is happening here.

From July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, we worked with educators from across Georgia and beyond,  sparking change in dozens of districts and affecting the lives of more than half a million students.

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"I am a more equity conscious leader because of GLISI. They lit a desire within me to help bring about more equitable outcomes in education and in my community."

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Thank you to our sponsors.

It is the generosity of our sponsors that makes the pursuit of our mission possible. Thank you for believing in our vision of breakthrough success for every child and for your shared belief that leadership is a lynchpin in that pursuit.

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The companies and organizations listed above as partners are paid sponsors of GLISI. Any display or description of their logo, company name, or services is not an endorsement of their products or services, but an acknowledgement of our appreciation of their sponsorship support of GLISI

Corebridge Financial is a paid sponsor of GLISI and any display or description of Corebridge Financial is not an endorsement by GLISI of Corebridge Financial products of services.

Strong leadership starts with you.

Every student deserves a great education. Make a tax-deductible donation to fuel equity and excellence for the 1.7 million students Georgia's teachers and leaders serve.