Karen E. Cator

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. is a learning company, which engages in instructional curriculum, assessment, technology, and professional learning. The company was founded in 1832 by William Ticknor and James Fields and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

National Center on Education & The Economy provides solutions to schools for the development of the students. It offers international education benchmarking. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Urban Institute is a nonprofit organization that conducts research and offers evidence-based solutions to improve social and economic policies. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded in 1968 by Lyndon Baines Johnson. The American company's objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector. The company studies how family and individual well-being is shaped by economic, social, and demographic trends, and how policies and programs can improve economic security, human capital, family stability, and child development.

The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Washington, D.C. The center is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera. The center hosts a variety of events, including musicals, concerts, films, and dance performances. The CEO of the American company is Deborah F. Rutter.

US Department of Education promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness. Its publications include a list of titles aimed at educators, students, parents, and administrators. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Chicago Board of Education operates as a local school board. It establishes policies, standards, goals and initiatives to ensure accountability and provide a high quality, world-class education. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

United Way of Greater Rochester, Inc. provides community services. The firm offers leadership programs, events, volunteering and day of caring, leadership development programs and sponsorship opportunities. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Business-Higher Education Forum is a non-profit membership organization that connects higher education institutions to business talent demand. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company helps corporate CEOs and university presidents to anticipate skills needs and improve pathways between higher education and workforce. The company identifies high-value emerging skills through yearly signature reports, ad hoc research, and timely quick takes. BHEF has a repeatable approach to accelerate pathway development between business and higher education, resulting in over 100 credentials.

America's Promise Alliance operates collaborative network that facilitates volunteer action for children and youth. Its partners are corporations, nonprofit service organizations, foundations, policymakers and advocacy organizations. The company was founded by Colin L. Powell and Ray G. Chambers in 1997 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Universal Service Administrative Co. is an American company that provides social services. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the company is D. Scott Barash.

United Way of King County is a non-profit organization, which provides rental assistance, educational solutions, and financial support. Its programs include Jobs Connect, Streets to Home, Home Base, ParentChild+, Reconnecting Youth, Bridge to Finish, and Free Tax. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. Campus Compact is based in Providence, RI, and was founded by Frank Newman. The non-profit company builds democracy through civic engagement and community development. Campus Compact offers various programs, including the Newman Civic Fellowship, AmeriCorps, Campus Climate Action Corps, and Engaged Scholars Initiative. The company also provides resources, professional development, and networking opportunities for its members.

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The association represents over 1,100 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 12 million students. Walter G. Bumphus has been the CEO of the American company since 2010.

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging Latino leaders. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Marco A. Davis.

National Student Clearinghouse is a nonprofit organization that provides higher education verifications and electronic education record exchanges. The non-profit company is based in Herndon, VA. The company works with almost 3,600 postsecondary institutions and provide continuing collegiate enrollment, progression, and completion statistics to thousands of high schools and districts. The National Student Clearinghouse is known for its commitment to student privacy and compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The company has maintained the confidentiality and privacy of student records since their establishment in 1993. The CEO of the company is Rick Torres.

National Board For Professional Teaching Standards, Inc. is an organization that offers National Board Certification, which is a highly respected professional certification in education. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Peggy Brookins has been the CEO of the company since 2014. The certification is designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.

The CNA Corp. operates as a nonprofit research and analysis organization. It provides solutions to complex problems of national importance. The firm’s research portfolio includes criminal justice, homeland security, energy security, water resources, education, enterprise systems and data analysis. . The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

National Foundation For Advancement in the Arts, Inc. nurtures young artist. It assist artists at critical junctures in educational and professional development. The company was founded by Lin Arison and Ted Arison in 1981 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Campus, Inc. offers accredited career-oriented associate degree and diploma programs in various fields such as business, legal, technology, medical, and barbering. The company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company provides online programs with live classes, free tutoring, dedicated program advisors, and career coaches. Campus offers affordable tuition fees, and scholarships are available. The company was founded by Tade Oyerinde.

The Association of American Colleges & Universities is a non-profit organization that advocates for liberal education. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to promote the importance and democratic values of undergraduate liberal education.

Code.org engages in the provision of training on computer science for school students. The company was founded by Hadi Partovi and Ali Partovi in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

El Education, Inc. is a national non-profit organization that partners with K-12 educators to transform public schools and districts into hubs of opportunity for all students to achieve excellent equitable outcomes. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company offers research-proven resources and practices, including the acclaimed El Education K-8 language arts curriculum, core practices, and aligned professional learning. El Education serves 440,000 students in diverse communities across the country. The company was founded in 1991 by Greg Farrell and Lee Klingenstein, and the CEO is Scott Hartl.

The National Commission on Teaching & America's Future provides educational services. The firm engages education policymakers and practitioners to address the entrenched challenge of recruiting, developing, and retaining teachers in order to ensure that all students have access to teaching in schools. The company was founded by Linda Darling-Hammond and James Baxter Hunt, Jr. in 1994 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.