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March 17, 2026 –
Today, the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education released the 2026 EdQuest State Policy Plan. This two-year plan spotlights five priorities that will accelerate Georgia’s progress toward the North Star: ensuring 65% of Georgia’s adults have earned post-secondary credentials of value by 2033.
The 2026 Plan includes one-page profiles for each priority. The profiles outline how focused efforts over the next two years can lay the groundwork for Big Bets, generational investments that will help secure Georgia’s long-term prosperity. Each profile also includes recommended actions and key outcome metrics to guide state and community leaders as they implement strategies and monitor progress.
The 2026 Plan is part of the EdQuest Toolkit, developed by the Georgia Partnership in collaboration with a coalition of state policymakers, advocates, and education leaders. In addition to the policy plan, the toolkit includes a research-based framework and a set of leading data indicators. Together, these resources provide a clear blueprint for how state and community leaders can expand educational opportunity and economic mobility across Georgia.
“At the Georgia Partnership, we believe that a better future begins with education,” said Dr. Dana Rickman, President & CEO of the Georgia Partnership. “However, we can only achieve a shared vision for the future if we pursue cross-sector solutions that address barriers to learning and well-being. This plan is an invitation to leaders committed to working together to help make this vision a reality.”
More information is available on the EdQuest Georgia website. Throughout 2026, the Georgia Partnership will update the site with data, research, and policy resources to help state and community leaders implement the five priorities.