Who are we?
We are an independent knowledge network created by a corporate alliance in order to influence the education sector through the analysis and production of information, the generation of spaces for debate, dialogue and training that contribute to the management and monitoring of public policies in education.
We connect initiatives between the private and public sectors to help close gaps at the territorial and national levels.
ExE History
20 years proving that it is possible
Fundación Empresarios por la Educación (ExE) is born. Foundation led by Nicanor Restrepo and José Alejandro Cortés. They summoned businessmen and union leaders to form a space that would invite reflection on how to contribute to the country's education sector.
Publication of ExE's first official work. This study exhaustively detailed the various activities carried out by a secretary, addressing key management aspects such as politics, pedagogy, communications, administration and human. This achievement was not only praised for its quality, but it was also recognized and quoted by the Ministry of National Education
The "Rectors Transformative Leaders" (RLT) project is born, an initiative aimed at leaving a positive mark in the field of education. This program aims to have a significant impact on the sector thanks to the training of upright leaders, committed to the transformation and continuous improvement of education.
The Siipe initiative is born, in collaboration with Proantioquia. Over the years, this project has received critical support from the Ford Foundation, the Ministry of National Education, and the Department of Social Prosperity. Its purpose is clear: to foster a culture of information that guides organizations with data for social intervention in education.
During these years, we highlight notable achievements, such as more than 195 organizations and 570 initiatives on our Siipe platform.
The OECD has awarded us two international awards, validating our global commitment. In addition, we have positively impacted more than 1,247 principals through Transformative Leading Rectors (RLT), evidencing our influence on educational leadership.
We established a strong collaboration with the Ministry of National Education, giving way to the project "Training Schools and Teachers of Teachers". This initiative is carried out in close partnership with the British Council, underlining our commitment to international standards of educational quality.
In addition, we are proud to have actively participated in the Management Committee of the Ten-Year National Education Plan 2016-2026, thus contributing to the design and implementation of transformative educational policies for the future.
We were immersed in an editorial production process in collaboration with Promigas. This project materializes the book "Community of Practice in the Accompaniment of School Management"
The recognition given to Transformative Leading Rectors (RLT) as an outstanding social innovation in the field of education is proudly highlighted. This program has demonstrated significant and sustainable impacts on student coexistence and learning with active participation of more than 85 schools.
During these years we have left a significant mark by impacting more than 60,000 students with our initiatives. In addition, we have contributed to the mapping of more than 1,000 initiatives in education, while linking more than 300 teaching leaders.
In a memorable milestone in our history, we presented the first edition of the Great Opinion Survey in Education. This project involved the participation of households in 55 municipalities distributed in 8 regions of the country, thus covering the 29.3 million citizens over 18 years of age. This effort solidifies our commitment towards a deep understanding of educational views and needs at the national level.
We presented the second edition of the Great Opinion Survey on Education, expanding the sample by 70%. This study represents the voices of 32.1 million citizens over the age of 18, reaffirming our commitment towards a deep understanding of educational opinions at the national level.
In addition, we celebrate the official launch of Standards to the Board and Toolbox, cementing our role as drivers of key standards and resources in education.