Battelle for Kids
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| Non-profit organization | |
| Founded | 2001[1] |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio, U.S.[2] |
Area served | Ohio, Texas |
Key people | James Mahoney, Ph.D., Executive Director[2] |
| Website | BattelleForKids.org |
Battelle for Kids (BFK) is a United States not-for-profit organization established through a partnership with the Ohio Business Roundtable and supported by an initial grant from Battelle Memorial Institute. The organization was created in 2001 to improve student achievement in Ohio. Battelle for Kids expanded their services in 2005 to offer a wide array of school-improvement services to educators nationwide and now align as a strategic partner as states Race to the Top.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
History
Battelle for Kids was established in 2001 through a partnership with the Ohio Business Roundtable and supported by an initial grant from Battelle Memorial Institute. The organization is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Battelle for Kids has worked with schools in Ohio, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas.[9]
Battelle for Kids is a non-profit organization that works to enhance student learning by helping educators clarify and accelerate school improvement. Battelle for Kids partners with states’ departments of education, school districts and education-focused organizations with the goals of:[10]
- Improving teaching effectiveness and student progress through the use of assessment data
- Informing instructional practice in real time
- Recognizing and rewarding teaching excellence
- Aligning goals and maximizing impact in schools
Awards and recognitions
Battelle for Kids has won several awards. Organizations such as the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America, the National School Public Relations Association, and the Texas School Public Relations Association have collectively recognized Battelle for Kids over twenty times for its accomplishments.[11]
References
- ↑ "Battelle for Kids - History". Archived from the original on 4 March 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Battelle for Kids - Contact Us". Archived from the original on 20 February 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ↑ Dr. Mahoney, Jim (2010-02-01). "Critical lessons in school reform as states Race to the Top". Ohio Schools Board Association Journal.
- ↑ "43 Ohio School Districts Partner with Battelle for Kids to Improve Student Achievement". PR Newswire. 2009-05-02. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ↑ Dill, Anthony (2004-03-24). "New post with Battelle for Kids awaits Nicholson". Bexley News. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ↑ Richards, Jennifer Smith (2008-11-03). "Teachers getting secret scores". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ↑ Matthews, Jay (2004-12-14). "Mining Scores for Nuances in Improvement". The Washington Post. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ↑ Mellon, Ericka (2007-12-07). "Gates funding gives boost to HISD program". The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ↑ Wood, Joe T. (2010-02-15). "Valid Use of Value-Added in Our District". The School Administrator (American Association of School Administrators) 67. ISSN 0036-6439. Archived from the original on 16 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
- ↑ "Battelle for Kids - About Us". Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ↑ "Battelle for Kids - Awards". Battelle for Kids. Archived from the original on 4 March 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2010.