Mission: To partner with schools, districts, and communities to increase educational equity to ensure that students succeed and communities thrive.

Since 1994, CCE has promoted education excellence and equity. CCE was at the forefront of the Autonomous Schools movement. Through reform, we have increased the number of teachers of color and replaced one-size-fits-all performance metrics for students. Our humanistic approach and focus on results-based accountability balances the reciprocal needs of communities and individuals. 

We call for action based on humility. We approach problems as listeners and learners. Our goals are simple: increase community voice and ownership and decrease negative social determinants. To do so, we must co-create and collaborate with communities and schools. 

Our unique philosophy and community-centered approach to innovation comes from deep listening and applied knowledge backed by data-driven dialogue. Our team is made up of seasoned educators, public policy advisors, and community members.