Nov 6A little recognition for work that makes a big difference!🎉💙 The Southern Education Foundation is proud to be ranked on of the top nonprofits on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2026 Nonprofits – Charitable Organizations List! We’re honored to be recognized as we continue working to advance educational opportunity and equity across the South. Here’s to the partners, supporters, and communities who make this work possible! #SouthernEducation #EducationOpportunity #SEF #AtlantaBusinessChronicleLatest
Nov 6A little recognition for work that makes a big difference!🎉💙 The Southern Education Foundation is proud to be ranked on of the top nonprofits on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2026 Nonprofits – Charitable Organizations List! We’re honored to be recognized as we continue working to advance educational opportunity and equity across the South. Here’s to the partners, supporters, and communities who make this work possible! #SouthernEducation #EducationOpportunity #SEF #AtlantaBusinessChronicle
SELI Fellow Spotlight: Sandtori Solomon Meet Sandtori Solomon…♥ 63 · Jul 19
SELI Fellow Spotlight: Todd M.♥ 60 · Jul 24
SELI Fellow Spotlight: Kyra Tucker ⭐️ Meet Kyra Tucker…♥ 54 · Jul 17
A summer of learning, leadership, and impact comes to a close.♥ 47 · Jul 31
SELI Fellow Spotlight: James Wilson ⭐ Meet James Wilson…♥ 34 · Jul 8
SELI Fellow Spotlight: Najla A.♥ 33 · Jul 19
SELI Fellow Spotlight: Sandtori Solomon Meet Sandtori Solomon…
♥ 63 · Jul 19
SELI Fellow Spotlight: Todd M.
♥ 60 · Jul 24
SELI Fellow Spotlight: Kyra Tucker ⭐️ Meet Kyra Tucker…
♥ 54 · Jul 17
A summer of learning, leadership, and impact comes to a close.
♥ 47 · Jul 31
SELI Fellow Spotlight: James Wilson ⭐ Meet James Wilson…
♥ 34 · Jul 8
SELI Fellow Spotlight: Najla A.
♥ 33 · Jul 19
Research & PolicyThrough our research, SEF strives to provide the field with thoughtful analysis of key issues and the timely dissemination of solutions that offer the greatest impact for students.
- Government Affairs & Advocacy
SEF engages in a range of partnerships and coalitions designed to attack the root cause of educational inequities by strengthening the capacity of advocates and policymakers.
- Leadership Development
SEF's leadership development programs are designed to build and strengthen a network of emerging and systems leaders who work across the education continuum and in communities throughout the South.
- The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting
OBC's objectives are to dramatically improve student outcomes and to reshape the relationship between school districts and vendors.
- The Center for Southern Opportunity and Access (SCOA)
The Center for Southern Opportunity and Access (SCOA at SEF) advises, assists, and serves public schools and districts in their work to provide more equitable opportunities for students in the areas of race, national origin, sex, and religion, as required by federal law.
- Lynn Walker Huntley Social Justice Fellowship
Applications for the 2026-2028 Lynn Walker Huntley Social Justice Fellowship are now closed.
- SEF Research Fellows Program
The Southern Education Foundation (SEF) Research Fellows program supports early- to mid-career scholars who…
- Southern Early Childhood Education Justice Network
The Southern Education Foundation has launched the Southern Early Childhood Education Justice (SECEJ)…
Partners and community
Strong communities start with strong child care systems.
Nov 6
College success takes a community!
Oct 296 likes
📣 Public school students must not be left behind!
Oct 271 likes
Public school students in states that decide to opt in should not be left behind as the new Federal…
Oct 233 likes
Meet 2026 Promise Network Fellow Dr.
Oct 205 likes
Meet 2026 Promise Network Fellow Dr.
Oct 157 likes
A new chapter for the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting!
Oct 14
Meet the education leaders behind the 2026 Promise Network Cohort!
Oct 87 likes
In September, Dr.
Oct 23 likes
With partners
About
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by partners and donors committed to advancing fair education policies and practices that elevate learning for students from low-income families and students of color in the southern states. We develop and disseminate research-based solutions for policymakers and grow the capacity of education leaders and influencers to create systemic change.
We believe education justice is essential to achieve quality and fairness in the public education system.
Justice exists when race and income are no longer the most reliable predictors of student success and systems work to ensure that each child receives what they need when they need it, to develop to their full academic and social potential. We envision a world where every student, regardless of background, enjoys an education that propels them toward the opportunity-rich life they deserve.
Since 1867, the mission of Southern Education Foundation has been to advance fair education practices and policies in the South through research, advocacy, and leadership development that will result in every student regardless of background attaining a high-quality education that propels them toward the opportunity-rich life they deserve.
Downtown, Atlanta, GA
- Based in
- Downtown, Atlanta
- Founded
- 1942
- EIN
- 13-5562388
- Website
- southerneducation.org
- @southernedfound
- Learning