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Education Commission of the States


Background Information
Acronym: ECS
Address:  700 Broadway, #1200
City:  Denver
State:  Colorado
Zip:  80203-3460
E-mail:  ecs@ecs.org
Web Address:  http://www.ecs.org

General Inquiries About Organization
Name and Title: Ted Sanders, President
Telephone: (303) 299-3624
Fax: (303) 296-8332
E-mail:  ecspresident@ecs.org



Forum Contact Person
Name and Title:  Ted Sanders, President
Telephone: (303) 299-3624
Fax: (303) 296-8332
E-mail:  ecspresident@ecs.org

Mission Statement
The mission of the Education Commission of the States is to help state leaders identify, develop and implement public policy for education that addresses current and future needs of a learning society.

Organizational Background/Description
The association includes seven representatives of each of the member states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  Representatives include the governor of the state, four persons appointed by the governor, and two state legislators.  ECS serves as the operating arm and the governing board of the Interstate Compact for Education, an agreement between the states to join together for the improvement of education by establishing a partnership of political and educational leadership.  Provides a forum for the discussion of major education issues; an education, research, and service function to the member states; and a mechanism for interstate cooperation in educational policy formulation and program development.  Seeks to encourage state action for the improvement of schools and schooling.  Researches education policy issues and makes recommendations.

Publication:
    State Education Leader