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The Office of  the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), formerly known as the State Education Office (SEO), is a high-performing, transparent agency that sets proactive policies, exercises vigilant oversight and directs resources that guarantee residents educated in the District of Columbia are among the highest performers in the nation; fully prepared for successful postsecondary learning and employment in the creative economy.

As the State Education Agency for DC, the OSSE sets statewide policies, provides resources and support, and exercises accountability for ALL public education in DC.

The Southern Education Foundation (SEF) works to advance creative solutions to ensure fairness and excellence in education for all. SEF is a public charity with offices in Atlanta, Georgia.

Through a variety of programs and strategies involving research, analysis, advocacy, technical assistance, and outreach, SEF works to:

• Improve education policy and practice
• Inform the public about education issues and policy options
• Strengthen parent, school, and private sector efforts to better meet the needs of underachieving students and prepare America's future workforce
• Promote a high quality of universal education

Urban Teacher Center (UTC) is cultivating the most effective and accountable teachers in the nation who will transform learning for America’s most underserved students. UTC significantly accelerates student achievement in the nation’s highest-need schools by recruiting outstanding teacher candidates, equipping them with state-of-art training, and linking certification directly to student performance.

NWEA is a not-for-profit dedicated to helping kids live their dreams. Data is their tool -- gathered through our assessments, validated by research and brought to life by 4,000 partners.

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement. 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.

The Learning First Alliance is a partnership of 16 education associations with more than 10 million members dedicated to improving student learning in America's public schools.