Alliances & Advocacy

To build self-worth, build confidence and increase reading proficiency in all children by offering an innovative approach to learning.

Stand is a catalyst for educational success and social progress to create a brighter future for us all.

Local Learning connects folklorists, artists, and educators across the nation and advocates for transformative learning through the inclusion of folklife and traditional arts in education for the purpose of creating intercultural understanding and building stronger communities.

ADVANCE A HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE, ACCOUNTABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM THAT BENEFITS EACH CHILD IN NORTH CAROLINA BEGINNING WITH A HEALTHY BIRTH.

See Schedule O

The Local Journalism Foundation was created to reverse civic decline through storytelling and citizen engagement. Our theory of change is that democracies work best with - diverse and representative, - abundant, - high-quality, - trusted, - useful, and - free-flowing information. The Local Journalism Foundation will deliver this and realize its vision as a Civic Media Venture. One of The Local Journalism Foundation's core programs is NowKalamazoo, an independent, local, news service covering Kalamazoo County.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT PREPARES CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE BY PROVIDING EXCELLENT COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIVERSE FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.

The primary purpose of Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research is TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONTINUUM OF MEDICAL EDUCATION WITH A FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE IN POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING.

TO EMPOWER FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES, WITH THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE THE BEST K-12 EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN.

GREATER PHOENIX URBAN LEAGUE PROVIDES EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING TO MINORITIES AND DISADVANTAGED GROUP MEMBERS, PROVIDES HEADSTART SERVICES, AND PROVIDES AFFORDABLE CARE ACT NAVIGATORS SUPPORT.

Launch every child as a healthy, lifelong learner by the end of the third grade. This is accomplished through working across the four building blocks of early education. 1) Health and development are on track beginning before birth 2) Families are engaged and supported by coordinated communities 3) Early care and education environments are high quality and 4) Ready Schools - Teaching and learning environments for K-3 students are effective inside and outside, 365 days a year.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF EDUCATORS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNTIY TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BEGINNING AT BIRTH.

TRIVIUM ACADEMY PROVIDES A CLASSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE MODERN WORLD THAT TRAINS CHILDREN TO BE LIFE LONG LEARNERS. STUDENTS ENGAGE IN LEARNING CONTENT, EXAMINE INFORMATION CRITICALLY, AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES WITH INCREASING SOPHISTICATION EACH YEAR, WE HELP OUR STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL BY PROVIDING AN INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING APPROACH BASED ON EACH CHILD'S STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, LEARNING STYLE, AND INTERESTS RESULTING IN WELL-ROUNDED STUDENTS WHO ARE PREPARED TO CHALLENGE THE WORLD.

To improve the quality of life for young children and families in western North Carolina by encouraging advocacy, collaboration and funding services that focus on prevention and early intervention.

THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACT-BASED RESEACH, ANALYSIS, AND SOLUTIONS FOR POLICY MAKERS THORUGH LEADERS, AND THE MEDIA IN GEORGIA INCLUDING REVIEW OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE.

WE BUILD KEY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OF AGE, BY LEADING PROGRAMS AND PARTNERING WITH EDUCATORS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY.

WE SPARK INNOVATION, RELATIONSHIPS AND RESOURCES TO POWER THE POTENTIAL WITHIN AND AROUND OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENT OUTCOMES FOR ALL STUDENTS.

To make meaningful and measurable investments in the quality of life for young children and families in education, health, and support services.

COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOR IOWA ADVOCATES WITH ONE VOICE FOR ACCESSIBLE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.

TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF STOKES COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES AND STRATEGIES FOR AIDING PARENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN

HELPING MAKE ANSON COUNTY A BETTER PLACE TO BE A CHILD AND TO RAISE A CHILD.

TO OFFER RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO MINNESOTA DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING ADULTS SEEKING FULL ACCESS TO OPTIONS FOR LEARNING, SAFETY, JUSTICE, EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY.

To provide leadership to advance quality and promote choice in education through chartered public schools and their supporters.

THE MISSION OF THE COALITION IS TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE OVERDOSES AND DEATHS, THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH ADDICTION, AND TO OFFER HARM REDUCTION SOLUTIONS WHICH INCLUDE IMPROVING PUBLIC HEALTH IN KENTUCKY.

HELPING TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS

THROUGH A NETWORK OF DIVERSIFIED SUPPORT THAT CROSSES ALL BOUNDARIES, WE WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FAMILIES OF ALLEGHANY COUNTY. THE PARTNERSHIP WILL BUILD A BRIDGE TO THE UNDER-SERVED AND POSITIVELY IMPACT EVERY FAMILY THROUGH GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT.

THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT THAT WORKS TO ENSURE ALL OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUNGEST CHILDREN GROW UP TO ACHIEVE ANYTHING THEY CAN IMAGINE BY PROVIDING THE BEST POSSIBLE EARLY LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND SUPPORTING THE FAMILIES AND TEACHERS WHO CARE FOR THEM. WORKING TOGETHER WITH FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PREPARE EVERY CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN, WE ARE CREATING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AND ALL WHO LIVE AND WORK HERE.

CREATE A COORDINATED AND INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR SCHOOL READINESS SERVICES TO BETTER PREPARE CHILDREN FOR ENTRY INTO KINDERGARTEN, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LITERACY SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY BE AT RISK FOR FUTURE SCHOOL FAILURE.

THE MISSION OF THE WISCONSIN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS' ALLIANCE IS TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL CHILDREN. THE SAA ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF SCHOOL LEADERS IN THEIR EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN WISCONSIN'S NATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT WISCONSIN'S CHILDREN RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION POSSIBLE.

VECF IS THE NON-PARTISAN STEWARD OF VIRGINIA'S PROMISE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SUCCESS.

THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL STUDENT CLEARINGHOUSE IS TO SERVE THE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMUNITIES AND ALL LEARNERS WITH ACCESS TO TRUSTED DATA, RELATED SERVICES, AND INSIGHTS.

PER SOUTH CAROLINA CODE SECTION 59-152-30: "THE GOALS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS ARE TO: (1) PROVIDE PARENTS WITH ACCESS TO THE SUPPORT THEY MIGHT SEEK AND WANT TO STRENGTHEN THEIR FAMILIES AND TO PROMOTE THE OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN; (2) INCREASE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES SO CHILDREN HAVE REDUCED RISK FOR MAJOR PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND LEARNING PROBLEMS; (3) PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL PROMOTE NORMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT; (4) PROVIDE SERVICES SO ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE THE PROTECTION, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH CARE NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THE EARLY YEARS OF LIFE SO THEY ARRIVE AT SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED; AND (5) MOBILIZE COMMUNITIES TO FOCUS EFFORTS ON PROVIDING ENHANCED SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN SO AS TO ENABLE EVERY CHILD TO REACH SCHOOL HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED."

TO ADDRESS AND ENCOURAGE REMEDIATION OF THE SEVERE SEGREGATION IN NJ PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR SCHOLL READINESS AND VOLUNTARY PRE- KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS SO THAT CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BENEFIT FROM THE HIGHEST QUALITY EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.

PRIMARY GOAL IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY AND SUPPORT A TUITION-FREE PUBLIC SCHOOL WITH AN ARTS BASED CURRICULUM.

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF IOWA LEADERS IN EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, INC. "I-LEAD" IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE IRC BY EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE ROLE IOWA'S FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PLAY IN IOWA AND THE NATION'S ECONOMY.

PSAP ADVOCATES TO ENSURE THAT EVERY STUDENT IN PENNSYLVANIA HAS ACCESS TO AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL. WE ADVOCATE FOR EQUAL ACCESS; STABLE, ADEQUATE AND PREDICTABLE FUNDING; EFFECTIVE TEACHERS AND LEADERS; ENTREPRENEURIALLY ENABLED SCHOOLS; AND SCHOOL-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY.

SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION STATEMENTS

THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF SCHOOL READINESS SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THE COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AS SPECIFIED BY THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF EARLY LEARNING IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES.

NEW SCHOOLS FOR BATON ROUGE'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM SCHOOLS CITYWIDE TO ENSURE THERE IS AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL FOR EVERY CHILD IN OUR CITY. AS A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP NSBR IS BRINGING TOGETHER TALENT AND RESOURCES THAT DELIVER EXCELLENT SCHOOLS TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN BATON ROUGE.

AT ILLUSTRATIVE MATHEMATICS WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING A WORLD WHERE ALL LEARNERS KNOW, USE, AND ENJOY MATHEMATICS. WE CRAFT AND DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS BY DEVELOPING GREAT PEOPLE WHO WORK IN SPIRITED (CONTINUED ON SCH O) TEAMS TO DO EXTRAORDINARY THINGS.

MAKING SCHOOL READINESS AND PREK PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES.

When they have challenges, we connect all children and their families to programs and resources that provide opportunities and hope.

THE SOUTHERN EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS IN THE SOUTH, PARTICULARLY LOW-INCOME STUDENTS AND STUDENTS OF COLOR. SEF USES COLLABORATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESEARCH TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO ADULTHOOD. OUR CORE BELIEF IS THAT EDUCATION IS THE VEHICLE BY WHICH ALL STUDENTS GET FAIR CHANCES TO DEVELOP THEIR TALENTS AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMON GOOD. SEF STRIVES TO FULFILL ITS MISSION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING CORE PROGRAM AREAS: EXPANDING EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, ADVANCING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND IMPROVING COLLEGE ACCESS AND COMPLETION. SEF EXECUTES FIVE PRIMARY STRATEGIES ACROSS OUR PROGRAMS: LEVERAGING KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD: BY ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING TASK FORCES, WORK GROUPS, AND LEARNING COMMUNITIES TO ORGANIZE KNOWLEDGE AND ADVANCE NEW SOLUTIONS TO LONG STANDING PROBLEMS; PUTTING GOOD IDEAS TO A FAIR TEST: PROMOTING, CONDUCTING, AND USING DEMONSTRATIONS, PILOTS, AND EVALUATIONS TO SHAPE POLICY AND PRAC

New Virginia Majority Education Fund is a grassroots organization that engages low income people and people of color in local communities through leadership development, trainings and workshops, issue education through grassroots organizing and citizenship development through naturalization assistance and clinics, civic engagement, voter education and mobilization.

TEXAS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION'S (TPCSA) MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR A POLICY AND REGULATORY CLIMATE THAT ENSURES EVERY STUDENT IN TEXAS HAS ACCESS TO EVER-IMPROVING PUBLIC SCHOOL OPTIONS.

OUR MISSION IS THAT EVERY SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD WILL ARRIVE AT KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED.