QS 411 Leonard Ortiz

• American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)

  "The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) is the leading voice on educator preparation. AACTE represents more than 800 postsecondary institutions with educator preparation programs dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based preparation that assures educators are ready to teach all learners."
• American Council on Education (ACE)

  "ACE is consistently at the center of federal policy debates in areas critical to higher education. Because of our role as a convener of higher education associations and agencies, the higher education community is able to speak with one clear voice on vital issues affecting institutions and students..." 
• American Educational Research Association (AERA)

  National research society promoting scholarly education research. i
• American Institutes for Research (AIR)

  Focus is on "...innovation at all educational levels, including adult learners, English language learners, and preschool students." AIR's "work improves learning in classrooms, at home, online, and in other environments through evaluation, research, evidence-based technical assistance, and technology solutions. AIR experts play a major role in providing high-quality data used to inform policy making and practice at the district, state, and federal level in the U.S. and in countries around the world." 
• Brookings Institution

  "The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research and, based on that research, to provide innovative, practical recommendations that advance three broad goals: Strengthen American democracy; Foster the economic and social welfare, security and opportunity of all Americans; and Secure a more open, safe, prosperous and cooperative international system." 
• Center for Educational Reform

  The goal of the Center for Education Reform is to encourage improvements in educational opportunities. 
• Center for Universal Education at Brookings

  "The Center for Universal Education at Brookings develops and disseminates effective solutions to the challenges of achieving universal quality education. The center offers a forum for research, high-level dialogue, and public debate on a range of issues relevant to education in the developing countries..."
• Committee for Education Funding (CEF)

  "The Committee for Education Funding (CEF) is a coalition that was founded in 1969 with the goal of achieving adequate federal financial support for our nation’s educational system." 

• Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE)

  "CPRE is a network of renowned researchers from universities and other institutions across the United States who study and publish on a range of topics relevant to education from early childhood to higher education at the local, state, and national level.:

  ED.gov Policy

• Education Development Center (EDC) 

  "EDC is dedicated to improving education, health, and economic opportunities for people of all ages. We create and implement innovative programs that take the results of rigorous research and put it into real-world practice at scale."
• Education Sector

  Education Sector is an independent think tank that challenges conventional thinking in education policy. We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to achieving measurable impact in education policy, both by improving existing reform initiatives and by developing new, innovative solutions to our nation’s most pressing education problems.
• Education Trust

  "The Education Trust promotes high academic achievement for all students at all levels—pre-kindergarten through college. Our goal is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that consign far too many young people—especially those from low-income families or who are black, Latino, or American Indian—to lives on the margins of the American mainstream."
• Educational Policy Institute (EPI)

  "Education at both the compulsory and postsecondary levels is an important public concern for citizens of all countries on all continents. Education remains one of the largest budget items for governments, and the increasing cost of educating our youth is a concern in times of constricted public budgets. Policymakers require better tools and information in order to make prudent decisions about how best to spend taxpayer funds and also serve the public in the best manner possible." (EPI Policy Research and Evaluation)
• Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL)

  "IEL is a nonpartisan organization that seeks to improve educational opportunities and results for children, youth and families by developing and supporting leaders who work together. Through a national publications program, IEL disseminates information about trends and issues." (Publications)
• National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

  "The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement. Our mission is to lead public education to unprecedented levels of academic achievement for all students by fostering a strong charter sector. The Alliance provides assistance to state charter school associations and resource centers, develops and advocates for improved public policies, and serves as the united voice for this large and diverse movement."
• National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education

  "The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education was established in 1998 as a project of the Higher Education Policy Institute to promote public policies that enhance Americans' opportunities to pursue and achieve high-quality education and training beyond high school..." (See, "Policy Alert: Affordability and Transfer")
• National Education Association (NEA)

  "The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States." (See, "Issues & Action")
• National Education Policy Center (NEPC)

  "The mission of the National Education Policy Center is to produce and disseminate high-quality, peer-reviewed research to inform education policy discussions. We are guided by the belief that the democratic governance of public education is strengthened when policies are based on sound evidence."
• Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education
• "The Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education (SCOPE) was founded in 2008 to foster research, policy, and practice to advance high quality, equitable education systems in the United States and internationally."
• UNESCO
• "Education transforms lives and is at the heart of UNESCO’s mission to build peace, eradicate poverty and drive sustainable development."
• United States Department of Education
• U.S. Department of Education provides access to national level research, policy, statistics and more. "ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access..."
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National Center for Education Statistics

"The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education."

CollegeMeasures.org

"College Measures^TM is a partnership between the American Institutes for Research and Optimity Advisors, focused on using data to drive improvement in higher education outcomes in the United States." 

UNESCO Institute for Statistics

"From pre-primary school enrolment to tertiary graduation rates, the UIS is the leading source for international education statistics. Covering more than 200 countries and territories, the UIS database covers all education levels and addresses key policy issues such as gender parity, teachers and financing."