Learn about educational organizations in the United States and around the world that study education and provide other services.
Regular Websites
Achieve.org is a non-profit organization devoted to improvement of the process of standard-setting and testing, as well as benchmarking services to states and districts. - Achieve.org
http://www.achieve.org/
AED, the Academy for Educational Development, is a non-profit organization committed to solving critical social problems in the USA and around the world. - AED
http://www.aed.org/
Alliance for Excellent Education
The Alliance for Excellent Education is a non-profit organization which lobbies on behalf of at-risk middle and high school students for increased education funding and high school reform. - Alliance for Excellent Education
http://www.all4ed.org/
Alliance for the Separation of School and State
The Alliance for the Separation of School and State actively campaigns to end government-operated schools and compulsory attendance. - Alliance for the Separation of School and State
http://www.sepschool.org/
Alternative Learning Foundation
ALF is a non-profit organization which campaigns for alternative learning concepts and programs. - Alternative Learning Foundation
http://www.alternative-learning.org/
American Academy for Liberal Education
The AALE is a non-profit organization which promotes a liberal education through accreditation and research. - American Academy for Liberal Education
http://www.aale.org/
American Society for Ethics in Education
The American Society for Ethics in Education is a non-profit organization dedicated to exposing corruption and illegal practices in public schools. - American Society for Ethics in Education
http://www.edethics.org/
Annenberg Institute for School Reform
The Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University actively campaigns for the serious redesign of American schooling, especially in urban schools and for disadvantaged students. - Annenberg Institute for School Reform
http://www.annenberginstitute.org/
Appalachian Education Laboratory
The Appalachian Education Laboratory provides training programs in the field of education, including scholastic reforms, and congressional lobbies. - Appalachian Education Laboratory
http://www.ael.org/
Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council
The Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council (ACECC) is an organization that supports early childhood education and development in Colorado. Early Childhood professionals can also find out about educational opportunities and the credentials needed to work in this field. The website also has resources for parents. - Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council
http://www.acecc.org
The Association for the Gifted is a non-profit organization which promotes the welfare and education of children and youth with high potential. - Association for the Gifted
http://www.cectag.org/
Association of Departments of English
ADE is an academic organization that has data on the state of American English academics. The website also provides statistical information on the awarding of undergraduate and doctoral degrees. Job seekers can browse ADE’s listing service for job postings in college English departments. - Association of Departments of English
http://www.ade.org/
Association of International Education Administrators
A membership organization composed of institutional leaders interested in furthering the international aspects of higher education by providing a voice for significant issues within international education, promoting international programs within the schools, establishing an international network of educators, and cooperating with other national and international organizations with like interests, the AIEA's member services are described here, as well as its publications, and events. - Association of International Education Administrators
http://www.aieaworld.org/
Center for Collaborative Education
The web site for the Center for Collaborative Education describes its education reform work; includes events schedule, publications, and coaching information. - Center for Collaborative Education
http://www.ccebos.org/
The Center for Education Reform campaigns for choice, with respect to school and education while maintaining academic standards, educator professionalism, etc. - Center for Education Reform
http://edreform.com/
Center for School and District Improvement
The Center for School and District Improvement was created to engage in long-term systemic change efforts for improving performance of children, youth, and young adults. - Center for School and District Improvement
http://www.nwrel.org/scpd/
The Center on Education Policy is a non-profit organization which campaigns for public education and for more effective public schools. - Center on Education Policy
http://www.cep-dc.org/
CEPAN, the Canadian Education and Policy Administration Network, provides comprehensive information about elementary and secondary educational policy throughout Canada. - CEPAN
http://www.cepan.ca/
CGEP, the Center for Gifted Education Policy, is a non-profit organization which generates public awareness, and cutting-edge research ideas to enhance the achievement of children. - CGEP
http://www.apa.org/ed/cgep.html
Citizens For Educational Freedom
The Citizens For Educational Freedom is a non-profit organization which assists parents with their desire for the choice of freedom of education for their children. - Citizens For Educational Freedom
http://www.educational-freedom.org/
The Clinton Global Initiative is a non-profit organization which campaigns on behalf of the challenges of global interdependence by focusing on economic empowerment through education. - Clinton Global Initiative
http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.org/
Coalition for Higher Education Act Reform
The Coalition for Higher Education Act Reform lobbies for revision of the US Higher Education Act which denies or delays financial aid to students with drug offenses. - Coalition for Higher Education Act Reform
http://www.raiseyourvoice.com/
Coalition of Essential Schools
The Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) is a non-profit organization which works to create and sustain equitable, and intellectually personalized schools throughout the USA. - Coalition of Essential Schools
http://www.essentialschools.org/
Web site describes the initiative created to improve conductive education support services for children of all ages in the United Kingdom. - Conductive Education Support
http://www.conductive-educationsupport.com/
Consortium for Higher Education Benchmarking Analysis
CHEBA is a membership organization comprised of individuals employed as regular employees of public or private institutions of higher education, organized to provide a forum for the exchange of performance measurements and benchmarking data on a worldwide basis. The benefits of membership in the organization are discussed, and various benchmarking resources are provided. - Consortium for Higher Education Benchmarking Analysis
http://www.cheba.com/
CRE UK, the Campaign for Real Education, seeks higher standards and more parental choice in the education of children in the United Kingdom. - CRE UK
http://www.cre.org.uk/
The Critical Thinking Community comprises of the Center for Critical Thinking and Moral Critique and the Foundation For Critical Thinking which are non-profit organizations that envision the change of education in a fast-paced society by promoting critical-thinking. The website has a library of articles with focus on critical-thinking and institutions where you can learn critical-thinking. The website also offers critical-thinking courses and tests for online learning. - Critical Thinking Community
http://www.criticalthinking.org
Cultural Homestay International
A non-profit educational exchange program, CHI was founded for the purpose of promoting international understanding, friendship and goodwill through cultural homestays, or student exchange programs. Programs in the United States and abroad are introduced, with information for host families and employers. - Cultural Homestay International
http://www.chinet.org/
The Education Development Center is an organization that seeks to improve health and education around the world. The EDC also supports arts education, school reform, community partnerships, global projects and more. The EDC organization also encourages the integration of work and learning. - Education Development Center
http://www.edc.org
Education Policy is a non-profit organization which provides information to assist users in the study of education policies, especially as related to teacher and curriculum preparation. - Education Policy
http://www.edpolicy.org/
The Education Policy Institute is a non-profit organization promoting research and policy analysis; with an emphasis on choice when it comes to education. - Education Policy Institute
http://www.educationpolicy.org/
The Education Trust is a non-profit organization which works for the high academic achievement of all students at all levels; from kindergarten through college. - Education Trust
http://www.edtrust.org/
Educators for Social Responsibility
The Educators for Social Responsibility is a non-profit organization which provides information on issues of peacemaking and conflict resolution in the education system. - Educators for Social Responsibility
http://www.esrnational.org/
The Efficacy Institute is a non-profit organization which lobbies for education reform, specifically the implementation of higher standards of academic achievement for children and young adults. - Efficacy Institute
http://www.efficacy.org/
Helps students, instructors and volunteers work together to make education better. You can browse through previous courses that have bee active on ENCORE or add your own research project. Teachers can also learn about education through this website. - Encore
http://www.encorewiki.org
Excellent Education for Everyon
Excellent Education for Everyone is a non-profit organization which provides information in favour of school choice by the coalition of New Jersey citizens. - Excellent Education for Everyon
http://www.nje3.org/
The Freedom Of Education web site promotes and protects educational liberty and lobbies for the separation of school and state. - Freedom Of Education
http://www.freedomofeducation.net/
The Friedman Foundation is a non-profit organization campaigning for the restructuring of the education system to ensure both competition and choice. - Friedman Foundation
http://www.friedmanfoundation.org/
The Futures Project provides analysis of the role market forces play in higher education with the goal of developing and implementing policy options. - Futures Project
http://www.futuresproject.org/
The Gifted Child Society is a non-profit organization lobbying for educational enrichment and support services specifically designed for gifted children. - Gifted Child Society
http://www.gifted.org/
The Global Campaign for Education is a non-profit organization which promotes education as a basic human right, and mobilizes public pressure to provide free education. - Global Campaign for Education
http://www.campaignforeducation.org/
Provides education, training and career services. Includes service index for job seekers, businesses and members, Goodwill locator and success stories. - Goodwill
http://www.goodwill.org
Provides free, multilingual wiki-based projects offered in full content. Includes corporate details, related news, annual reports, current project index, and local chapters directory. - Home - Wikimedia Foundation
http://www.wikimediafoundation.org
IACEA, the Inter-American Conductive Education Association, is a non-profit organization which promotes conductive education in North America. - IACEA
http://iacea.org/
Provides commentary, blogs, conference information and more for academics and others working in higher education. Whether you are a professor or an administrator, this website can help yous stay informed about current trends in education. Employers can also post academic jobs here. - Inside Higher Ed
http://www.insidehighered.com/
Institute for Educational Leadership
The Institute for Educational Leadership is a non-profit organization which offers programs focusing on the establishment of leadership networks and examining government policy issues. - Institute for Educational Leadership
http://www.iel.org/
Instructional Technology Council
ITC is an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges, organized for the purpose of representing institutions of higher learning in the United States and Canada. Its site presents a variety of information, including, but not limited to, articles, abstracts, research, grant opportunities, poll results, and student resources. - Instructional Technology Council
http://www.itcnetwork.org/
International Center for Leadership in Education
The International Center for Leadership in Education provides resources for sustained school reform; complete with improved access to education for all students. - International Center for Leadership in Education
http://www.leadered.com/
International Society for Technology in Education
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) promotes innovative teaching practices through the use of technology. Teachers will also find plenty of practical suggestions on how they can improve their teaching. The website also has information on the Society's awards program. - International Society for Technology in Education
http://www.iste.org/
IVBE, the Independent Voices for Better Education, is a non-profit organization campaigning for the improvement of education and educational accountability. - IVBE
http://www.ivbe.org/
The LSAC is a non-profit corporation organized to provide admission-related services for legal education institutions and their applicants, worldwide. Its services include the administration of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), credential assembly services, transcript processing, admission office systems and software, research consultations with legal educators, and various publications. - Law School Admission Council
http://www.lsat.org/
The LEAD (Learning through Evaluation, Assessment, and Dissemination) Center provides information about educational reform projects around the country. - LEAD Center
http://www.cae.wisc.edu/~lead/
With two offices in Illinois, one in New York City, and another in Washington, D.C., Learning Point applies research and evaluation, as well as direct professional services, to bring about change at every level of the educational system. A profile of the company is available, including a discussion of its expertise, services, and resources. - Learning Point Associates
http://www.learningpt.org/
Naace is an organization for those who seek to use information and communications technology (ICT) to further education. The website also has a number of interesting publications including "Computer Education" which shows how computing can support education. - Naace
http://www.naace.org/
NAEPDC, the National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium, promotes education reform, policy review and implementation. - NAEPDC
http://www.naepdc.org
NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, is a non-profit organization which promotes excellence in early childhood education. - NAEYC
http://www.naeyc.org/
NAFEPA, the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators, seeks to increase the effectiveness of federal legislation for local education agencies. - NAFEPA
http://www.nafepa.org/
NAGC, the National Association for Gifted Children, is a non-profit organization which lobbies policymakers on how to develop and support gifted children. - NAGC
http://nagc.org/
NAGC Britain, the National Association for Gifted Students, is a non-profit organisation which lobbies on behalf of the families of gifted children in the United Kingdom. - NAGC Britain
http://www.nagcbritain.org.uk/
NAPE, the National Association for Primary Education, is a non-profit organization which works for improvements to the primary education system in the United Kingdom. - NAPE
http://www.nape.org.uk/
National Center for Fair and Open Testing
The National Center for Fair and Open Testing is a non-profit organization dedicated to prevention of the misuse of standardized tests. - National Center for Fair and Open Testing
http://www.fairtest.org/
National Center for Policy Analysis
The National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) is a non-profit organization which lobbies its conservative positions on educational issues. - National Center for Policy Analysis
http://www.ncpa.org/pi/edu/edu1.html
National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education
The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education is a non-profit organization which provides analyses of state and federal policies affecting education beyond high school. - National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education
http://www.highereducation.org/
National Center on Public Education and Social Policy
The National Center on Public Education and Social Policy is an American organization dedicated to helping improve the quality of American education. The website also has a statistical profile of every school and school district in Rhode Island. The website also has educational journals as well. - National Center on Public Education and Social Policy
http://www.ncpe.org/
National Institute of Conductive Education
The National Institute of Conductive Education is a non-profit organisation which campaigns for improvement in conductive education services for children. - National Institute of Conductive Education
http://www.conductive-education.org.uk/
The National PTA is a non-profit organization which lobbies on behalf of children and parents for education reform; complete with legislation information. - National PTA
http://www.pta.org/
National Rural Education Association
The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is an American organization that promotes education in the rural areas of America. You can find out about the Association's events - including political meetings - through this website. You can also find information on the association's grant and awards program here. - National Rural Education Association
http://www.nrea.net/
The National School Safety Center works to protect the school environment and to create policies to maintain an atmosphere where teachers feel safe to teach and students feel safe enough to learn. - National School Safety Center
http://www.schoolsafety.us/
NAYRE, the National Association for Year-Round Education, is a non-profit organization which campaigns for improved K-12 education through the implementation of alternative schedules. - NAYRE
http://www.nayre.org/
Maintained by the National Business Education Association, its Internet site was developed as a place for business education professionals to review and receive current news and information from their national organization, which may be helpful in preparing students for the workplace. An overview of the NBEA is tendered, along with member information, including that of conferences, workshops, publications, curriculum, and professional opportunities. - NBEA Online
http://www.nbea.org/
NCACS, the National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools, is a non-profit organization lobbying for the support of families with children enrolled in alternative education programs. - NCACS
http://www.ncacs.org/
NCEE, the National Center on Education and the Economy, is a non-profit organization lobbying for improved educational and economic policies. - NCEE
http://www.ncee.org/
NCEI, the National Center for Education Information, is an educational lobby for alternative teacher preparation and certification in the United States of America. - NCEI
http://www.ncei.com/
NCPIE, the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education, lobbies on behalf of family-school relationships; with current and proposed legislation information. - NCPIE
http://www.ncpie.org/
NCREL, the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, concentrates their activity on educational applications of technology to improve learning. - NCREL
http://www.ncrel.org/
NCREST, the National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools and Teaching, supports the restructuring of schools in the USA, as well as education and teaching programs. - NCREST
http://www.tc.edu/ncrest/
NEA, the National Education Association, is a non-profit organization which provides resources for parental involvement in the public schools systems. - NEA
http://www.nea.org/
New School Resources assists education organizations and schools with the development of strategies, business, financial, and technology plans. - New School Resources
http://www.newschools.org/
NRRF, the National Right to Read Foundation, lobbying to return to reading instruction which follows scientifically based reading research. - NRRF
http://www.nrrf.org/
OQE, the Organization for Quality Education, is a non-profit organization dedicated to reforming elementary and secondary education in the Province of Ontario. - OQE
http://www.oqe.org/
Overcoming Obstacles is a non-profit organization seeking education reform for young people, through this Community for Education Foundation program. - Overcoming Obstacles
http://www.overcomingobstacles.org/
Features 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. - Phi Delta Kappa International
http://www.pdkintl.org/
Pope Center for Higher Education Policy
The Pope Center for Higher Education Policy is a non-profit organization promoting conservative public policy in its ways on how to improve higher education. - Pope Center for Higher Education Policy
http://www.popecenter.org/
PREL, the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, is a non-profit organization which seeks to improve education, and in some cases reform the system. - PREL
http://www.prel.org/
Project 2061 is a non-profit organization campaigning to reform kindergarten to grade 12 science education across the United States of America. - Project 2061
http://www.project2061.org/
Project Appleseed is a non-profit national campaign lobbying to improve public schools by increasing and organizing parental involvement in all public school districts in the USA. - Project Appleseed
http://www.projectappleseed.org/
The Public Education Network is a non-profit organization whose web site serves as a gateway to public school reform and local education funds. - Public Education Network
http://www.publiceducation.org/
Research for Action is a non-profit organization working in educational research and reform to insure educational opportunities for all students. - Research for Action
http://www.researchforaction.org/
Rethinking Schools is a non-profit organization campaigning for the reform of elementary and secondary education; with a strong emphasis on issues of equity and social justice. - Rethinking Schools
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/
The Right to Education Project is a non-profit organization lobbying the right to education, as outlined by the United Nations, and supported by the work of the UN Special Rapporteur. - Right to Education Project
http://www.right-to-education.org/
SAEE, the Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education is a non-partisan research and policy analysis group which seeks to raise the level of achievement in Canada's public schools. - SAEE
http://www.saee.ca/
SAFS, the Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship, seeks to uphold academic freedom and high standards against political correctness at universities in Canada. - SAFS
http://www.safs.ca/
Save Our Schools is a non-profit organization that provides educational tools to public schools so children may achieve their full potential. - Save Our Schools
http://www.soschools.org/
School Reform is a program developed to consider social priorities and mental development in the education of children in the United States of America. - School Reform
http://www.school-reform.net/
SEDL's Regional Educational Laboratory
SEDL's Regional Educational Laboratory works with low-performing schools to change the way they operate so they can remove barriers to student achievement. - SEDL's Regional Educational Laboratory
http://www.sedl.org/rel/
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute is a non-profit organization which supports research, and projects in elementary and secondary education reform. - Thomas B. Fordham Institute
http://www.fordhaminstitute.org/
The Tough Standards Movement provides critical examination of formal education and lobbies for the freedom of choice with respect to education. - Tough Standards Movement
http://www.education-reform.net/
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is the national advisory body serving the interests of international students in the United Kingdom. - UKCISA
http://www.ukcosa.org.uk/
WestEd is a non-profit organization working with education and development communities to advance learning opportunities for children, as well as adults. - WestEd
http://www.wested.org/
Year-Round School: The Long History of Failure
Web site provides comprehensive information about why year-round school fails to deliver on promises of education and cost-savings benefits. - Year-Round School: The Long History of Failure
http://www.summermatters.com/