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COSN
Consortium for School Networking. Aiming to improve the world of education through telecommunications tools.

FTPA
The Fair Teacher Pay Associaton explores the many issues surrounding teacher compensation.

IFSI
Institute for School Innovation. A private non-profit organization whose mission is to improve learning opportunities for all children.

IRA
International Reading Association. Seeks to promote high levels of literacy and serves as a clearinghouse for the circulation of research through conferences, journals, and other publications.

NAEA
National Arts Education Association. Over 17,000 art educators from every level of instruction.

NAESP
National Association of Elementary School Principals. The most powerful voice of Pre-K-8 principals across the United States and around the world.

NBPTS
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Works to strengthen the teaching profession and improve student learning in America's schools.

NCATE
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The professional accrediting organization for schools, colleges, and departments of education in the United States.

NEA
National Education Association. A group of 2.4 million men and women working in schools and colleges across the United States.

NCEA
National Community Education Association. Provides leadership to those who build learning communities in response to individual and community needs.

NCSS
National Council for the Social Studies. Serves as an umbrella organization for teachers of history, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education.

NCTE
National Council of Teachers of English. The national hub for the latest information on trends in teaching English and Language Arts.

NCTM
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The primary professional organization for teachers of mathematics in grades K-12.

NGA
National Governor's Association. The only bipartisan national organization of, by, and for the nation's governors.

NIUSI
National Institute for Urban School Improvement. Aims to support inclusive urban communities, schools, and families to build their capacity for sustainable, successful urban education.

National P.T.A.
National Parent and Teacher Association. The oldest and largest volunteer association in the United States working exclusively on behalf of schoolaged children.

NSBA
National (US) School Boards Foundation. The nationwide organization for advocacy and outreach in the public schools.

NSTA
National Science Teachers Association. The largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. Current membership of more than 53,000.

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