Educational Policy: FIND policymakers & advocacy groups

"Founded in 1998, EOI is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit public-policy center using research, education and advocacy to encourage public debate and advance new policy ideas that help build an economy that works – for everyone."

"The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank created in 1986 to include the needs of low- and middle-income workers in economic policy discussions."

"The National Center on Education and the Economy is dedicated to building broadly shared prosperity in the United States. We do this by supporting education leaders and practitioners, policymakers, researchers and community stakeholders to study, design and build equitable, high-performing, and cost-effective education and workforce development systems."

For more than 30 years, CSSP has worked with policy makers and communities across the country to improve the lives of the most vulnerable children and families.

A national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization advancing policy solutions for people with low incomes.

Policy Studies Associates conducts research, policy analysis, program evaluation, and program planning. Their practice areas include education, supports for learning, strengthening communities, and systems-building.

AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world.

A nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC, whose mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.

All4Ed advances equitable policies and practices so all students, especially those from underserved communities—particularly students of color and those from low-income families—graduate from high school prepared to complete postsecondary education and achieve success in a rapidly changing world.​ [About Us page]

"NAF is a national non-profit organization that transforms the high school experience to prepare students for college, career, and future success."

The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) was originally funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs from 2000-2008, during which time it partnered with six major organizations also focused on the secondary education and transition of youth with disabilities.... Although NCSET is no longer funded through OSEP, we continue to disseminate resources via this website with support from the Institute on Community Integration in the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development. [homepage]

"A membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice."

"The Center’s mission is to produce and support multi-disciplinary scholarly perspectives on strategic issues in higher education, conduct policy relevant research, promote the development of a community of scholars and policymakers engaged in policy oriented discussion, and continue the Center’s public service role as a resource on higher education."

"EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education through the use of information technology."

"Lumina Foundation is an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis that is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. We envision a system that is easy to navigate, delivers fair results, and meets the nation’s need for talent through a broad range of credentials."

A nonprofit, nonpartisan postsecondary education consulting organization specializing in research, development, and technical assistance that helps states, systems, and institutions adopt forward-looking/future-oriented policies and practices. [homepage]

"The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is the premier organization focused on empowering college, university, and foundation boards to govern with knowledge and confidence."

"College Board was created to open the doors of college to a much broader range of students. To meet that mission, we’ve become a strong nonprofit with deep expertise in assessment and advanced coursework, applying our research and measurement capabilities to guide millions of students to college."

"AACTE is the voice of U.S. educator preparation and maintains a constant presence on Capitol Hill to influence federal policies and funding on behalf of the profession."

"Established in 1997, the Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy (CTP) was created as a consortium of several major universities... Today, the Center supports inquiry that is focused on leadership, policy, teachers, and teaching, with a special emphasis on education policy issues in Washington state."

"From October 2005 to September 2012, the Center on Instruction (COI) was one of five national content centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education to support the 16 Regional Comprehensive Centers as they helped state education leaders raise student achievement, close achievement gaps, and improve teaching and learning for all students in their state."

"Learning Forward shows you how to plan, implement, and measure high-quality professional learning so you and your team can achieve success with your system, your school, and your students."

"A national advocate and institutional voice for academic quality through accreditation, CHEA is a U.S. association of degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations."

"Founded in 2000, we are the only nonprofit, nonpartisan organization solely dedicated to issues of teacher quality. We are staffed by a number of former teachers and funded by a broad range of foundations and philanthropic individuals and do not accept federal funding."

"Knowing that teacher quality is the single biggest in-school factor for school success, our work focuses on educator effectiveness and is grounded in proven principles that lead to school improvement."

"TNTP’s mission is to end the injustice of educational inequality by providing excellent teachers to the students who need them most and by advancing policies and practices that ensure effective teaching in every classroom."

"The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF®) is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people with respect to their educational, economic, social and health outcomes."

"The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching was chartered by an act of Congress in 1906. Since then, it has pioneered a remarkable range of advancements in K–12 and higher education."

"Across eight decades, our mission has been to reduce poverty and injustice, strengthen democratic values, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement."

"The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world."

"A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, NASBE elevates state board members’ voices in national and state policymaking, facilitates the exchange of informed ideas, and supports members in advancing equity and excellence in public education for students of all races, genders, and circumstances."

"National PTA® is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. For 125 years, PTA has worked with school communities and decision makers to solve the toughest problems in our nation’s history."

"Founded in 1940, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) is a non-profit organization representing state associations of school boards and the Board of Education of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Through its member state associations that represent locally elected school board officials serving millions of public school students, NSBA advocates for equity and excellence in public education through school board leadership."

"Welcome to the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), a vibrant community of 40,000 members — science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and STEM and its impact on student learning."

"The Nellie Mae Education Foundation, New England’s largest philanthropic organization focused solely on education, has worked for over 30 years to help our region prosper by preparing all of its learners for success. We’re proud of the milestones we’ve set, and the students and educators we’ve reached, since our founding in 1990."

"Urban provides original data and analysis on state and federal policies that can support equity and opportunity from early childhood through higher education. Researchers explore issues of quality, access, and affordability, assessing how different policies and practices affect student and community outcomes. Policymakers, advocates, and local agencies look to Urban for data-driven solutions that ensure the success of all students."

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