We are an Local Education Fund (LEF)

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As such, we are an independent, nonprofit organization engaging a broad base of residents in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County to ensure educational excellence for all children.

Collaboration

When we work together, our schools are stronger. The best decisions are made through open dialogue and consensus that allow diverse perspectives to be heard and valued. The Alliance seeks to partner with the school board, administrators, teachers, parents, families, volunteers, PTAs, business, citizens groups, neighborhoods, congregations and others to encourage inclusive and effective public decision making

Commitment

Our schools and community share a commitment and mutual accountability for the success of all children. A community that believes all children can learn and values children as resources supports effective, quality schools through sufficient funding, parent involvement, volunteer programs, and engaged voters. Teachers and school administrators implement policies and create an environment that ensures equitable access to high achievement for all students. The Alliance is committed to working with parents, schools and the community to create and implement policies to support high achievement, and to provide the necessary resources to allow all children to succeed.

Action

Collaboration and commitment are effective only when followed by constructive action. The Alliance works with community partners to create and implement programs and initiatives to add human and financial resources to improve schools. With its partners, the Alliance encourages public officials to create policies that reflect community consensus for positive change. With schools and the community working together, all students can achieve success and become contributing members of the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County communities.

How does it work?

The Community Alliance for Education facilitates community dialogue and decision-making by:

• convening residents to discuss educational issues, frame public debates, forge public consensus and influence policy decisions;
• providing unbiased information to engage and empower the community;
• strengthening the capacity and opportunity of citizens to participate individually and collectively in our public schools; and
• supporting professional development and enhancing respect for teachers, administrators and staff.

How can I get involved?

The Community Alliance for Education welcomes the involvement of all members of the community. A diverse board of directors represents our community's many perspectives and nurtures relationships with the school system and community organizations. Active volunteer committees plan programs and activities to engage the broader community around education issues and promote constructive dialogue with school officials and community partners.

Why does Forsyth County need the Community Alliance for Education?

The future of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County depends on the success of the next generation of citizens. The quality of public education depends on a community that is engaged around public education issues. We envision a community where debate is welcomed and conflicts are resolved in the public sphere through formal and informal dialogue across divisions of age, race, ethnicity, ideology, and geography.