MCEC is a partnership of members working together to provide the best public education possible, resulting in programs that are recognized nationally for their excellence.

MCEC is made up of organizations representing:

• over 60,000 parents and teachers;
• 155+ locally elected school board members;
• 21 superintendents;
• and district administrators.

The Purpose of the Monroe County Education Coalition is to:

• Increase community awareness and support for our excellent local public schools
• Increase community awareness of societal issues that impact children's ability to learn
• Encourage coalitions and teamwork among members
• Seek funding to support public education—
  • Seek fair, predictable, equitable state funding for public schools
  • Raise issues that impact public schools, such as the priority of education or the funding of charter schools
  • Insist on the funding needed to support required education reforms