Council of Chief State School Officers
www.ccsso.org
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a national non-profit association that represents the departments responsible for elementary and secondary education in each state. The website features links to state education agencies and access to the State Education Assessment Center.

Education Commission of the States
www.ecs.org
The Education Commission of the States (ECS) is a national non-profit organization that helps governors, legislators, state education officials and others develop policies to improve student learning. The website features the ECS Information Clearinghouse which provides a wide range of Select a Policy Issue information. The searchable clearinghouse includes key issue packets, issue briefs, and reports on state policies and activities.

National Association of State Boards of Education
www.nasbe.org
The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is a non-profit association that represents state and territorial boards of education. Highlights of the website include legislative updates, state profiles, and links to state affiliates.

National Community Education Association
www.ncea.com/
NCEA invites you to visit their website to find the latest news on community schools, community education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, and the services that they provide. Learn more about NCEA's annual national conference, National Community Education Day, publications they offer online, professional liability insurance, networking opportunities, and their newsletter and journal.

National Council of State Legislatures
www.ncsl.org
The National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) is a bipartisan organization dedicated to serving lawmakers and staffs in every state. The Legislative Policy Issues section of this site includes information on Select a Policy Issue issues. The site also contains comprehensive state government links.

National Education Association
www.nea.org
The National Education Association (NEA) is the oldest and largest education organization in the country. The NEA has 2.3 million members and affiliates in every state. The website includes news features, legislative action links, and links to state affiliates.

National Parent Teacher Association
www.pta.org
The National PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer association in the country dedicated to children and education. The website features a Legislative Activity page and links to state and local PTAs and other advocacy organizations.

National Rural Education Association
www.nrea.net
The National Rural Education Association is the oldest established national organization of its kind in the United States. Formerly known as the REA, the Association traces it's origins back to 1907 when it was originally founded as the Department of Rural Education. Through the years, it has evolved as a strong and respected organization of rural school administrators, teachers, board members, parents, regional service agency personnel, researchers, and business and industry representatives.

The National School Boards Association
www.nsba.org
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) is a nationwide advocacy and outreach organization for public school governance. The website offers contact information for school boards in every state as well as issue briefs and education links.

Organizations Concerned about Rural Education
www.ruralschools.org
Organizations Concerned about Rural Education (OCRE) is a coalition of more than two dozen organizations who are dedicated to improving public education and economic development in rural America. The website offers news and contact information, resources, and a "Take Action" toolkit.

Public Education Network (PEN)
www.publiceducation.org
This website of a large membership network provides access to current news stories, funding information, professional development opportunities, publications, and background briefings on a broad variety of topics. There is state by state information on Local Education Funds.

What Kids Can Do
www.whatkidscando.org
What Kids Can Do is a national nonprofit organization that promotes the value of young people working with teachers and other adults on projects that combine powerful learning with public purpose. WKCD collects and shares feature stories, student work and voices, research and resources that expand current views of what constitutes challenging learning and achievement, particularly for adolescents. The group's website features photos, student work, video and audio clips, teaching materials, articles, and many other resources featuring--and benefiting--both rural and urban students and teachers.