Advocates for Children and Education

Involved Parents Making a Difference

Strong family engagement has been proven, time and time again, to lead to increased student achievement. Learn more about Stand UP (Stand University for Parents), a research-based, ten-week family engagement course for parents of elementary school children.

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3 out of 4

3 out of 4 high school students are not developing the skills or knowledge they need to be successful. To change this, we need higher standards. We need Common Core.
Our new interactive tool will help you understand what Common Core means to you and your kids.

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The Smartest Kids in the World: And How they got that way

Our CEO, Jonah Edelman, reviews Amanda Ripley's The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way, a gripping new book addressing the question, ‘what exactly is happening in classrooms in the countries that out-perform the U.S. academically?’

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We believe ALL children deserve an equal opportunity to succeed in life. Education is the key that unlocks the door to success, but far too many children, through no fault of their own, aren't getting the education they need to make it in life.
We at Stand are passionately committed to righting this wrong.

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What We Stand For

In 2012, we developed a shared point of view to help us maximize our collective impact and accomplish our mission.

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Our Work

We work to ensure that ALL children, regardless of their background, graduate from high school prepared for, and with access to, a college education. Get the facts and learn more about our accomplishments and current initiatives.

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