A policy institute or think tank conducts research and engages in advocacy around a particular issue, from a stated viewpoint. This is a selected list of policy institutes and think tanks that deal with education issues. There are many policy institutes that focus on sub-issues within education.
Brookings Institution
Non-profit public policy institute conducting research to resolve societal problems at the local, national and global levels.
Cato Institute
Free-market, limited government think tank. Education research is founded on the principle that parents are best suited to make important decisions regarding the care & education of their children.
Center for Education Policy
National, independent advocate for public education and for more effective public schools.
Goldwater Institute
Arizona based public policy free-market think tank.
Network for Public Education (NPE)
Advocacy group whose mission is to preserve, promote, improve & strengthen public schools for both current & future generations of students.
Rand Corporation - Education & the Arts
Non-profit corporation looking at a variety of topics including education.
