EducationNC (EdNC) works to expand educational opportunities for all children in North Carolina, increase their academic attainment, and improve the performance of the state’s public schools. They provide citizens and policymakers with nonpartisan data, research, news, information, and analysis about the major trends, issues, and challenges bearing on education. They gather and disseminate information employing the most effective means of communication, primarily through the Internet. In addition to the content distributed, they encourage an active and connected community of those interested in education policy and practice throughout the state. Thei work encourages informed citizen participation and strong leadership on behalf of the school children of North Carolina.