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Organizations for Parents, Students, and Community Members

Aspira Association
A national organization dedicated to the educational development of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth.
http://www.aspira.org/

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
A nonprofit organization committed to improving the educational experience of those students with demonstrated intellectual gifts.
http://www.nagc.org/

The National Association of PARTNERS IN EDUCATION (NAPE)
An independent organization that develops comprehensive youth development opportunities through school volunteer, intergenerational, community service, and business partnership programs.
http://www.napehq.org/

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE)
A parent organization committed to developing effective family/school partnerships in schools throughout America.
http://www.ncpie.org/

National Council for Community and Education Partnerships
An organization that works in collaboration with colleges and universities, local schools, parent groups, government agencies, and others to improve education at all levels and expand educational opportunities.
http://www.edpartnerships.org/

National Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A national organization that works on various educational issues relating to children and youth.
http://www.pta.org/

Parents for Public Schools (PPS)
A national organization of grassroots chapters dedicated to helping parents and families become active participants in the decision-making processes of their local public schools.
http://www.parents4publicschools.com/

United States Students Association (USSA)
A national student organization that works on building grassroots power among students to win concrete victories that expand access to education at the federal, state and campus level.
http://www.usstudents.org/


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