The Alliance for Excellent Education is a Washington-based policy, research, and advocacy organization that works to make every child a graduate, prepared for postsecondary education and success in life.

About the Alliance: Learn more about the Alliance for Excellent Education and its mission.

About Governor Bob Wise: Learn more about Gov. Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education and former nine-term congressman from and governor of West Virginia.

Alliance Press Releases: View recent press releases produced by the Alliance for Excellent Education.

Alliance in the News: Access articles from around the country that reference the Alliance for Excellent Education.

Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress: Straight A's is the Alliance's biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, D.C., and around the country. The format makes information on federal education policy accessible to everyone from elected officials and policymakers to parents and community leaders.

Thoughts On Education: “Thoughts on Education” is Gov. Bob Wise’s regular commentary on education issues and policy that will appear at least monthly, and sometimes more often. Somewhere between a blog and a column, “Thoughts on Education” represents Gov. Wise’s personal thoughts about education and what must be done to achieve true reform.

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