We are mission-driven. Education First is a national strategy and policy organization with unique and deep expertise in education improvement and reform. Our mission is to deliver exceptional ideas, experience-based solutions and results so all students – and particularly low-income students and students of color – are prepared for success in college, career and life. We envision a world in which every student is prepared to succeed—a world in which income and race no longer determine the quality of education. 

We are a for-profit professional services firm with a not-for-profit soul. We direct our time and talent to support clients that can achieve the greatest impact on education systems, teachers and students. As a professional services firm, we are nimble and responsive, while pursuing our broader agenda of more equitable and effective public education for all. We’ve defined our theory of action, focus areas and services because these direct us to where we can produce the greatest impact. We’re also committed to innovation; we are constantly looking for new and better ways to serve the field. In addition to our client engagements, we set aside resources for pro-bono work that serves the field, advances our mission and spurs innovation.

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Bill Horwath

Susan Bodary

Rashidah Lopez Morgan

Loren Sanchez

Kelly James

John Luczak

Ila Deshmukh Towery

Chelsea Johnson

Bill Porter

Amy Edwards

Amanda Kim

Joselin Padron - Rasines

Shenkiat Lim

Carl Christopher

Jenn Vranek

The Consulting and Advisory Team at Education First Consulting specializes in providing strategic guidance and tailored solutions to educational institutions and policymakers. They leverage their extensive expertise to analyze education systems, develop effective reforms, and implement best practices, particularly focusing on enhancing outcomes for low-income students and students of color. Through a combination of direct consulting engagements and innovative pro-bono initiatives, the team drives systemic change to promote equitable education for all.

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