Southern Regional Education Board
Public Policy OfficesGeorgia, United States201-500 Employees
The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that collaborates with states to improve education from pre-K through Ph.D. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it was founded in 1948 by Southern governors and legislatures to advance education and enhance the region's social and economic life. The body operates as a regional interstate compact that coordinates education and workforce policy across Southern states. Its membership spans sixteen Southern states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. As a policy-focused entity, it targets education across the full spectrum, from early childhood to doctoral studies, with a focus on shaping policy to address workforce needs. In 2026, SREB announced a partnership with the American Institutes for Research to collaborate on education and workforce initiatives.