Michael O'Sullivan, Executive Director

GeorgiaCAN seeks to identify and advance common-sense policies that put the needs of students first. We engage local stakeholders—from community members to policy makers—to advocate for student success throughout the entire public education system.

Beth Erber
Joanna Jackson
Brandon Jones
Czarina Lewis
Cassenda Nelson
Ophelia Nnorom

Louisiana Kids Matter is a 501c(4) organization that seeks to improve educational outcomes for all kids by advocating for policies that ensure students receive a high-quality education regardless of their zip code.

Aaron Smith

Hera Varmah

Lucy Chen

Collin Gortner

Laura Adams
Molly Palmer

Ashley Cotton

Randy Smoot

Chris Bolognese

Amber Zavicar

Jack Powers

Nataline Purdy

Summer Boost by Bloomberg Philanthropies

Families for NYC

SchoolFacts Boston

SchoolFacts Boston is founded and run by Boston families committed to working together to improve education for all in Boston.

CTLEAD

LEAD is an organization that empowers communities as we "Serve to Advocate" for the advancement of high-quality charter schools in the State of Connecticut.

Charleston RISE

Charleston RISE empowers public education advocates by connecting them to each other and then preparing them to improve our schools…together.

Education Civil Rights Now

ECRN is working to make quality public schools a civil right for all children in America.

FCCS- Freedom Coalition for Charter Schools

Expanding quality public school options and ensuring Black and Brown voices are heard.

Kate Dums

Kym Kent

Allen Thompson

Anahit Baghshetsyan

Angie Whalen

Jason Lee Morgan

Lisette Frausto

Daniel Cogan

Marcus Brandon, Executive Director

NorthCarolinaCAN advocates for the success of every North Carolina student, from pre-K through college and career. We improve policy to help all students thrive and share promising practices and stories to demonstrate that all kids CAN succeed.

Priscila Neves Faria
Kristi Ramey

Tai Collins
Imanee Meadows

TennesseeCAN empowers local stakeholders—from community members to policymakers—to advocate for improved K-12 education policies that put Tennessee children first. Together, we are working to ensure students have access to high-quality schools, teachers and resources that prioritize their unique educational talents and needs.

Amber Keener, Political Director

OhioKidsCAN empowers Ohio families, community leaders, and advocates to push for stronger education policies and systems, through public engagement, strategic advocacy and candidate support.

Paula White, Executive Director

JerseyCAN believes that all families must have access to high-quality schools and that students need continuous support with appropriate resources and excellent teaching, regardless of their zip code, cultural background or socioeconomic status.

Deanna Nye

Kari Reardon
Sharon Sedlar
Joe Stagliano

Steven Hernández, Esq., Executive Director

ConnCAN is leading a movement to improve education outcomes for Connecticut’s kids. We bring advocates, policymakers, parents and educators together to give all kids access to the great public schools they deserve.

Britney Mumford, Executive Director

We believe it will take a community of advocates pushing the system to make sure all schools help kids achieve their potential. And we believe Delaware needs to act NOW to create the type of education system students deserve.

David Sun-Miyashiro, Executive Director

HawaiiKidsCAN will empower communities with accessible information about our schools, and help elevate their voices and concerns to build the conditions for all students in Hawaii to thrive.

Nicholas Martinez, Executive Director

TEN will empower communities with accessible information about our schools, and help elevate their voices and concerns to build the conditions for all students in Colorado to thrive.

Patricia Haddad Bennett, Executive Director

Battle Born Kids Matter advocates for more high-quality schools by mobilizing communities and championing practical solutions to Nevada’s education challenges.

Arty Smith

Lindsey Henderson

Nicole Pasillas

Amanda Aragon, Executive DirectorNewMexicoKidsCAN serves as a catalyst and conduit to advocate for community-informed, student-centered and research-backed education policies that work best for the children of New Mexico. By connecting policy, instructional practice and politics, we reimagine what is possible in New Mexico’s public education system.