WakeEd Partnership was founded in 1983 as an independent, community-based non-profit and has become one of the most important voices in the business community on education issues. Through excellence in public education, the Partnership promotes the economic health of our community because we aim to build leaders - in every classroom, every school, and every community. We are not a membership-based organization. Our work is funded exclusively through investments from the business community and individuals who desire to help children excel in the classroom and succeed in life.