Achieve (non-profit organization)

Achieve (non-profit organization) is a non-profit organization that aims to help U.S. students graduate from high school and be prepared for college and career. Founded in 1996 by the National Governors Association and Achieve, Inc., Achieve works with state education agencies, school districts, and other education organizations such as the Council of Chief State School Officers and the Alliance for Excellent Education to improve education policy and education standards. Achieve's work is guided by research from institutions like the National Center for Education Statistics and the Education Commission of the States, and informed by experts such as Diane Ravitch and Linda Darling-Hammond.

● History

Achieve was founded in 1996 by the National Governors Association and Achieve, Inc., with the goal of improving education in the United States. The organization's early work focused on developing education standards and assessments that would help students graduate from high school prepared for college and career. Achieve worked with states such as California, New York, and Texas to develop standards and assessments that would help students meet the demands of the 21st century workforce, as outlined in reports by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. The organization also partnered with organizations such as the College Board and the National Association of Secondary School Principals to provide professional development opportunities for teachers and school leaders, and to promote education reform efforts led by individuals like Arne Duncan and Margaret Spellings.

● Mission_and_Objectives

Achieve's mission is to help students graduate from high school prepared for college and career, and to provide support to states and school districts as they work to improve education outcomes. The organization's objectives include developing education standards and assessments that are aligned with the demands of the 21st century workforce, as outlined in reports by the National Center on Education and the Economy and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Achieve also aims to provide professional development opportunities for teachers and school leaders, and to promote education reform efforts that are grounded in research from institutions like the Brookings Institution and the Center for American Progress. The organization's work is informed by experts such as E.D. Hirsch and Jay Mathews, and guided by principles outlined in documents like the No Child Left Behind Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act.

● Programs_and_Initiatives

Achieve has developed a number of programs and initiatives aimed at improving education outcomes for students. The organization's American Diploma Project provides support to states and school districts as they work to develop education standards and assessments that are aligned with the demands of the 21st century workforce, as outlined in reports by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Business Roundtable. Achieve's National Polymer Institute provides professional development opportunities for teachers and school leaders, and the organization's Mathematics and Science Education initiative aims to improve mathematics and science education outcomes for students, with guidance from experts like Shirley Ann Jackson and Rush Holt. The organization has also partnered with organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health to provide funding and support for education initiatives, and has worked with institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Carnegie Corporation of New York to promote education reform.

● Leadership_and_Governance

Achieve is led by a board of directors that includes education leaders and experts from across the United States. The organization's CEO is Michael Cohen (educator), who has worked with organizations such as the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers to promote education reform. Achieve's board of directors includes members such as Sue Pimentel, who has worked with states such as California and New York to develop education standards and assessments, and experts like Chester Finn and Frederick Hess, who have written extensively on education policy and education reform. The organization is also guided by a advisory board that includes experts such as Diane Ravitch and Linda Darling-Hammond, who have written extensively on education policy and education reform, and have worked with institutions like the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Stanford Graduate School of Education.

● Impact_and_Accomplishments

Achieve has had a significant impact on education outcomes in the United States. The organization's work has helped to develop education standards and assessments that are aligned with the demands of the 21st century workforce, as outlined in reports by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. Achieve's programs and initiatives have also provided support to states and school districts as they work to improve education outcomes, with guidance from experts like E.D. Hirsch and Jay Mathews. The organization's work has been recognized by organizations such as the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers, and has been informed by research from institutions like the Brookings Institution and the Center for American Progress. Achieve has also partnered with organizations such as the College Board and the National Association of Secondary School Principals to provide professional development opportunities for teachers and school leaders, and to promote education reform efforts led by individuals like Arne Duncan and Margaret Spellings.

● Partnerships_and_Collaborations

Achieve has partnered with a number of organizations to promote education reform and improve education outcomes. The organization has worked with states such as California, New York, and Texas to develop education standards and assessments that are aligned with the demands of the 21st century workforce, as outlined in reports by the National Center on Education and the Economy and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Achieve has also partnered with organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health to provide funding and support for education initiatives, and has worked with institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Carnegie Corporation of New York to promote education reform. The organization has also collaborated with experts such as Shirley Ann Jackson and Rush Holt to develop programs and initiatives aimed at improving mathematics and science education outcomes for students, and has worked with organizations like the National Association of Manufacturers and the Business Roundtable to promote education reform efforts that are grounded in research from institutions like the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Stanford Graduate School of Education.

Category:Education organizations