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Helpful links to learn more about schools, funding, global comparisons, testing and other issues regarding education.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For updated information on Outreach events in each state, please visit our Blog section. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Funding<\/strong>
\nNational Access Network<\/a>
\nA nationally focused source of information, consultation, and media outreach to litigators, advocates, policy-makers, and other citizens who are involved in education reform.<\/p>\n

The Campaign for Educational Equity<\/a>
\nThe research and public voice of Teachers College, Columbia University. It is dedicated to promoting equity in excellence in education and overcoming the gap in educational access and achievement.<\/p>\n

STEM and Reform Initiatives<\/strong>
\nNational Governors Association<\/a>
\nInformation on best practices in early childhood, elementary and secondary, and postsecondary education.<\/p>\n

Ohio STEM Learning Network<\/a>
\nLearn more about Ohio’s innovative STEM P-16 education initiatives. <\/p>\n

Massachusetts STEM Initiative<\/a>
\nLearn more about Massachusetts’ STEM initiatives and events. <\/p>\n

Keeping Illinois Competitive<\/a>
\nLearn more about Illinois\u2019 approach to competing in the global marketplace as it links directly to the educational system. <\/p>\n

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills<\/a>
\nLearn about the leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education. <\/p>\n

No Child Left Behind<\/strong>
\nU.S. Department of Education<\/a>
\nLearn more about the NCLB policy, reports, assessments, and specifics on each state. <\/p>\n

No Child Left Behind: By The Number<\/a>
\nA special New York Times graphic showing the cost and achievement levels since No Child Left Behind was passed in 2001.<\/p>\n

Education Sector<\/a>
\nAn independent think tank that challenges conventional thinking in education policy. <\/p>\n

Senator Barack Obama: Education <\/a>
\nLearn more about Sen. Barack Obama’s Education Platform.<\/p>\n

Senator John McCain: Education<\/a>
\nLearn more about Sen. John McCain’s Education Platform. <\/p>\n

Phi Delta Kappa\/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools<\/a>
\nRead the latest report on the public\u2019s views on the nation\u2019s schools and education policy.<\/p>\n

National Education Association<\/a>
\nRead the NEA’s response to the latest poll that found that nearly six in 10 Americans who are familiar with the No Child Left Behind Act believe it has had no effect on schools or has actually harmed them.<\/p>\n

Center on Education Policy <\/a>
\nA national, independent advocate for public education and for more effective public schools. <\/p>\n

Global Learning and Comparisons<\/strong>
\nAsia Society Partnership for Global Learning<\/a>
\nA network that connects state and district decision makers, school leaders, teachers, university faculty, and other stakeholders to increase the number of K-12 schools offering rigorous and relevant international studies curriculum and to increase the demand for investments in international education.<\/p>\n

OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)<\/a>
\nRead more about PISA’s surveys of 15-year-olds in the principal industrialised countries. The reports assess how far students near the end of compulsory education have acquired some of the knowledge and skills essential for full participation in society.<\/p>\n

International Education State and National Initiatives<\/a>
\nLearn more about Asia Society’s initiative to improve K-12 teaching and learning about the geography, history, economics, culture and languages of other world regions. <\/p>\n

World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report<\/a>
\nRead the world\u2019s most comprehensive and respected assessment of countries\u2019 competitiveness, offering invaluable insights into the policies, institutions, and factors driving productivity and, thus, enabling sustained economic growth and long-term prosperity.<\/p>\n

International Economic Development Council<\/a>
\nA non-profit membership organization dedicated to helping economic developers do their job more effectively by providing leadership and excellence in economic development.<\/p>\n

McKinsey Report by Michael Barber – “How the World’s Best-Performing School Systems Come Out on Top”<\/a> (PDF file)
\nRead the important report that studied 25 of the world’s school systems and examined what the high-performing school systems have in common and what tools they use to improve student outcomes. <\/p>\n

Teachers and Teaching<\/strong>
\nNational Institute for Excellence in Teaching<\/a>
\nNational Council on Teacher Quality<\/a><\/p>\n

Education Statistics and Data<\/strong>
\nNational Center for Education Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n

Education News<\/strong>
\nEducation Week<\/a>
\nRead the most updated news on national and international issues on education.<\/p>\n

Strong American Schools – Ed in ’08<\/a>
\nA nonpartisan public awareness and advocacy effort aimed at elevating discussion amongst America’s leaders about the need for education reform, and uniting all Americans around the crucial mission of improving public schools by elevating the discussion to a national stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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