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Parent Teacher Association
The
National PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer association
in the country dedicated to children and education.
The
National School Boards Association
The
National School Boards Association (NSBA) is a nationwide
advocacy and outreach organization for public school governance.
Public
Education Network (PEN)
This
website of a large membership network provides access to
current news stories, funding information, professional
development opportunities, publications, and background
briefings on a broad variety of topics. There is state-by-state
information on Local Education Funds.
Phi
Delta Kappa (PDK)
PDK
is an international association for professional educators.
The organization's mission is to promote quality education
as essential to the development and maintenance of a democratic
way of life by providing innovative programs, relevant research,
visionary leadership, and dedicated service.
What
Kids Can Do
What
Kids Can Do is a national nonprofit organization that promotes
the value of young people working with teachers and other
adults on projects that combine powerful learning with public
purpose.
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Institutes and Clearinghouses
The
Brookings Institution
The
Brookings Institution traces its beginnings to 1916, when
a group of leading reformers founded the Institute for Government
Research (IGR)—the first private organization devoted
to analyzing public policy issues at the national level.
Center
for Education Reform
The
Center for Education Reform (CER) delivers practical, research-based
information and assistance to a diverse audience, including
parents, policymakers, and education reform groups, in taking
actions to ensure that U.S. schools are delivering a high-quality
education for all children in grades K–12.
Center
on Education Policy (CEP)
The
Center on Education Policy is a national, independent advocate
for public education and for more effective public schools.
The Center helps Americans better understand the role of
public education in a democracy and the need to improve
the academic quality of public schools.
Committee
for Education Funding (CEF)
The
Committee for Education Funding (CEF) comprises over 100
organizations dedicated to the goal of achieving adequate
federal financial support for our nation's schools and students
at all levels. CEF is a voluntary, nonprofit, and nonpartisan
coalition.
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