The editors have compiled the following list of organizations concerned with the issues debated in this book. The descriptions are derived from materials provided by the organizations. All have publications or information available for interested readers. The list was compiled on the date of publication of the present volume; the information provided here may change. Be aware that many organizations take several weeks or longer to respond to inquiries, so allow as much time as possible.

Achieve

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e-mail: talk-to-us@achieve.org • website: http://www.achieve.org

Achieve's mission is to raise student achievement to world-class levels through the development and implementation of high academic standards, assessments, and accountability systems and the effective use of technology to achieve standards. Its website includes annual reports, information on benchmarking and other initiatives, and a national clearinghouse database for...