Why Your Voice Matters.

 As we look toward 2025, schools face pressing challenges—from educational equity and mental health to funding, school choice, and the role of technology. Your perspective is essential in crafting solutions that truly serve our students.

Raise Your Voice For Education Participant when asked: How would you solve the challenges in education What is your plan to create a more equitable and financially balanced education system?

“I would advocate for a weighted funding formula that directs more resources to high-need students, ensure universal pre-K, expand teacher support, promote culturally responsive curriculum, and use data to track equity outcomes. Public-private partnerships can also help fill gaps when done transparently and ethically.”

Raise Your Voice For Education Participant when asked: What issues in education should GEI prioritize?

“Cleveland education needs to improve, it perpetuates cycles that do not currently promote nor support equity.”

Raise Your Voice For Education Participant when asked: How can we attract and retain passionate, skilled educators in underserved areas?

“Offer competitive salaries, housing incentives, career development, smaller class sizes, and supportive leadership. Teachers thrive when they’re respected, well-trained, and given the tools to succeed.”

Raise Your Voice For Education Participant when asked: What issues in Education should GEI prioritize?

“The decision makers in my school district have zero background in education, leading to ineffective policies that directly impact our children.”

Raise Your Voice For Education Participant when asked: How can we ensure quality education regardless of ZIP code?

“We must prioritize equitable funding models that allocate more resources to undeserved districts, invest in teacher training, and ensure access to high-quality materials, facilities, and technology across all schools—urban, rural, and suburban.”

Current Opportunities

Lend Your Voice. Lead the Change.

  • Raise Your Voice For Education!

    Lend Your Voice. Lead the Change.
     Join a growing network of educators, families, and advocates working to reimagine education across our city. Your input will directly shape GEI’s programs and priorities.

    Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable future for every learner in Cleveland.