KidsOhio.org partners with The Education Trust and RAND’s Promising Practices Network. Both nonpartisan organizations are nationally renowned for their respected, data-driven policy reports and identification of best practices. KidsOhio.org conducts joint research with the Education Trust about Ohio issues and helps disseminate RAND research to Ohio policy makers and community leaders.

The Education Trust

Washington, D.C. & Oakland, CA
The Education Trust works for the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, pre-kindergarten through college, and forever closing the achievement gaps that separate low-income students and students of color from other youth. For more information, visit www.edtrust.org.

Promising Practices Network

Pittsburgh, Santa Monica, & New York
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) provides quality evidence-based information about what works to improve the lives of children. The project is operated by the RAND Corporation, the nation’s original “think tank.” RAND child policy staff includes more than 150 researchers in child health, juvenile justice, education, child care, labor, and demographics. For more information, visit www.promisingpractices.net/states_oh.asp.