Research Guides: Resources for K-12: Advocacy

Advocacy Organizations for Educators

Center for Law and Education (CLE)
An advocacy group whose mission is to provide equal educational opportunities for all
National School Boards Association
Advocacy organization that promotes public education through state school board associations.
NEA Legislative Action Center
Includes issues for Congress, NEA legislative priorities, federal policy guide, and a congressional report card.

National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
Conducts and communicates research to support high-quality, effective early childhood education for all young children; based at Rutgers University.
National Council for the Social Studies
Educational and advocacy organization for social studies teachers at all levels.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
National educational and advocacy organization for math teachers at all levels.
National Council of Teachers of English
A professional association of educators in English studies, literacy and language arts.
National Science Teaching Association
Largest membership organization dedicated to improving science instruction and increasing public awareness of science education.
National Center for Science Education (NCSE)
A not-for-profit, membership organization working to keep evolution and climate science in public school science education.