National Science Teachers Association -
NSTA has joined with NRCCUA to gather insight into the high school science classroom. The NSTA Science Student Survey
looks into students’ attitudes about their current and future science education and eventual careers in
science fields. NSTA is also asking science teachers across the country to weigh in on their experiences in becoming
science teachers and their perceptions of students’ involvement in science.
www.nsta.org
American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Language -
ACTFL is seeking knowledge of how our nation’s high school students value foreign languages. Through
this process, ACTFL is gauging the path that students take through their education and eventual careers in foreign language
education as well as establishing trend lines demonstrating the popularity of various international languages.
www.actfl.org
DECA/Delta Epsilon Chi -
DECA/Delta Epsilon Chi is an international association of high school and college
students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance,
hospitality and marketing sales and service.
www.deca.org
American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance -
AAHPERD, an alliance of professional organizations focused on active youth and educators, is taking stock of the strength of
our Health Education programs across the country. It seeks to understand students’ interests in Health and Physical
Education related fields, as well as their current experiences.
www.aahperd.org
National Academy Foundation -
NAF, a partnership between business
leaders and educators, are targeting to sustain a national network of
career academies to support the development of America's youth toward
personal and professional success in high school, in higher education,
and throughout their careers. NAF has joined with NRCCUA to measure the
effects of NAF classroom experiences on the future aspirations of its
students.
www.naf.org
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) -
LEDA is a non-profit college access organization devoted to developing leaders for our nation by helping public
high school students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds gain admission to the country's leading colleges
and universities. LEDA's mission is to cultivate young and gifted talent.
Since its inception, LEDA has helped 127 students matriculate into top-tier colleges and universities. All LEDA Scholars
are recruited during their junior year and participate in the Aspects of Leadership curriculum the summer after 11th grade
at Princeton University. No tuition or fees are ever charged to our scholars for services and programs provided by LEDA.
www.ledascholars.org
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America -
FCCLA is a student focused organization in the Family and Consumer Sciences(FCS) field. It is interested in learning
about students’ level of involvement in FCS activities and enrichment programs. It also seeks to expand awareness of
the organization through FCS classrooms nationwide.
www.fcclainc.org
Association for Career and Technical Education -
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the largest
national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that
prepares youth and adults for careers.
www.acteonline.org
Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda –
FBLA-PBL has partnered with My College Options to introduce college planning resources to high school business students across the
country. This joint initiative will also provide FBLA-PBL with valuable data about the future of their student members.
www.fbla-pbl.org
National Alliance for Black School Educators –
NABSE has sought the support of NRCCUA to fulfill its mission of creating a “Pipeline for African American
Teachers”. This program identifies African American high school students that have expressed interest in teaching
as a career. These students will be invited to participate in mentoring programs that will help them achieve
their goals.
www.nabse.org
Hispanic Heritage Foundation -
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation inspires, promotes and prepares Latino role models through national leadership, cultural,
educational and workforce programs. NRCCUA is supporting HHF with its research and communication efforts to the Hispanic
student population.
View the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Press Conference, June 11, 2007
NRCCUA, Excelencia in Education, Senator Joe Lieberman and Rep. Hilda Solis.
www.hispanicheritage.org
Council for Opportunity in
Education -
Through the Trio programs, Upward Bound and Talent Search, the Council for Unity is partnering with My College Options to
deliver much needed college planning information to the students in its programs. These students are college bound, and in
desperate need of planning and support services.
www.coenet.us
Center for Civic Education -
The Center for Civic Education promotes an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and
actively engaged in the practice of democracy in the United States and other countries through its “We The People”
curriculum program. NRCCUA has partnered with the Center to measure students’ interests and engagement in the democratic process.
www.civiced.org
Teach For America -
Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years
to teach in urban and rural public schools and become leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. NRCCUA is
working with TFA to measure the impact of its corps members on the students they teach through a biannual research project.
www.teachforamerica.org
Girls Incorporated -
Girls Inc. is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and
bold. Integral in that mission is inspiring girls to attend and succeed in college. That is why Girls Inc. has partnered with
My College Options to be sure that girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas, have access to necessary
college planning information.
www.girlsinc.org
Business Professionals of America -
Business Professionals of America a national co-curricular career and technical
organization for high school, college and middle school students preparing for
careers in business and information technology. The mission of Business Professionals
of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the
advancement of leadership, academic, citizenship, and technological skills.
www.bpanet.org