We believe in dreaming big and acting boldly to accelerate student potential and transform communities. 

Our staff, volunteers and community partners work together to provide individualized support that each student needs to reach their full potential – from kindergarten to graduation and beyond. We work to remove barriers and fill in gaps so educators can do what’s most important – inspiring and educating students. 

Since our inception, shift_ed has remained focused on one singular goal – to ensure that all children have access to a quality education and have a tangible path towards economic mobility. 

Our work and how we tell the story of that work continues to evolve as the needs of students and educators change. But our focus has never wavered. Our work is consistently grounded in research, and we align our work with school systems’ experience-based needs. 

Become an SEO Scholar

Current 8th grade students are eligible to apply to shift_ed’s SEO Scholar program.  The program starts in 9th grade and runs through college to support students in the college career.

The Teacher Supply Warehouse

Guilford County Schools educators – Shop for free new and gently-used classroom supplies!  We will re-open in mid-July for back-to school shopping. Registration for shopping times at the Greensboro and High Point Warehouse locations will be posted at the end of June. 

To donate supplies:  Please email Lenny Patterson at lenny@shift-ed.org to schedule a drop-off time at our NEW location – 134 Franklin Blvd, GSO.  Thank you for helping us keep the Warehouse shelves stocked! 

Apply for a shift_ed Scholarship

The shift_ed Scholarship helps Guilford County students make college possible by covering last-dollar tuition costs at NC public colleges and universities, as well as partnered private NC institutions.