State and Local Coalitions

Through the Business Coalition Network for Education and Workforce Development, the BCER works with over 1300 state and local business coalitions committed to improving student achievement. If your organization meets the following criteria, you are eligible to become a member of this dynamic network:

1. Has strong business leadership in its activities and/or Board of Directors and
2. Has committed to one or more of the following objectives:
   • Raising academic standards for all students;
   • Ensuring that academic standards reflect the skill needed for personal development and career success in a changing economy;
   • Publicizing the critical need for world-class academic standards and the changes school systems must make to achieve them.

• A free copy of all BCER publications.
• Information on other state and local coalitions.
• Technical assistance from BCER staff.
• National exposure for your efforts.