• Charter: a publicly funded independent school or organization established by community leaders or groups, organizations, teachers, and families under the terms of a charter with a local or national authority.
  • Community: a local or regional organization aimed at making desired improvements to a geographic community's social health, well-being, and overall functioning.
  • Consulting: an organization providing services to schools, communities, or individuals to improve their performance or in any way to assist in achieving organizational objectives.
  • District: A public school district under the control of a local school board.
  • Elected official: Someone elected to public office, serving education and/or students.
  • Federal: An education role associated with the federal government.
  • Funder: A provider of funds as for the support of a charitable or nonprofit organization.
  • Higher education: An organization or school prioritizing education beyond high school, especially at a college or university.
  • Human Capital: An organization prioritizing the support and development of people through fellowships, professional development, convenings, etc.
  • Local Government: An elected or appointed official of a local government.
  • Music/Art: An organization that centers performing arts in its mission.
  • Policy/Advocacy: An organization on the front lines of lobbying, influencing policy, and advocating for students at the local, state, or national level.
  • Pre-K Education: An organization that prioritizes pre-school programming.
  • Private/Independent School: A school not supported financially by the government and that parents pay for their children to attend.
  • State: State agencies or state departments of education that provide resources, support, and assistance to schools and communities.
  • Tech: An organization specializing in leverage software to enhance learning outcomes in the classroom.
  • Youth Services: An organization prioritizing student leadership, voice, or community engagement.