The Coeur d%u2019Alene Education Partnership was founded in 2012 by a group of parents, business leaders, and community members committed to ensuring the continuation and furtherance of excellent public schools in their district and state. Recognizing the need for an entity to unite the community around quality public education, keep citizens informed about opportunities and issues in local and state educational policy, and bring human and monetary resources to schools, local residents formed CEP to be a pillar for student success and excellence in the Coeur d%u2019Alene district.