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06/20/2016
Executive Director
Battelle for Kids
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Battelle for Kids is guided by one common belief – great educators change lives.
Founded in 2001 by the Battelle Memorial Institute and The Ohio Business Roundtable, Battelle for Kids (BFK) is a national not-for-profit organization committed to empowering teachers, developing leaders, and improving school systems to move education forward.
As an organization focused on developing innovative strategies for sustainable impact, BFK studies the future of education and collaborates to develop the services and solutions that catalyze change. Over the last 15 years, these strong relationships with state departments of education, urban, suburban and rural school districts, and other education-focused organizations nationally and internationally have impacted more than 400,000 educators and six million students.
Headquartered in Ohio, BFK has made tremendous impact across the state. Unique collaborations like the SOAR Learning & Leading Collaborative comprised of more than 100 Ohio school districts; or partnerships like those with rural school districts supported by the Ohio Teacher Incentive Fund having already impacted more than 3000 teachers and nearly 48,000 students; or with the Ohio Department of Education for a five-year, statewide blended learning experience designed to help educators advance the use of formative instructional practices are just a few examples. These represent a continuing statewide focus on growth and development for Ohio educators.
Although founded in Ohio, the organization’s work has also expanded across the nation. Today, BFK has built partnerships in 30 states, supporting educators and leaders in a wide variety of ways, including through six primary service offerings and eight solutions areas. In addition, BFK hosts and attends conferences across the country, delivering presentations and conducting industry studies and workshops. Education is a dynamic profession, and ongoing development is essential to stay ahead of the curve and be relevant to schools today. BFK has partnered with like-minded organizations to innovate, invest in best practices, and share new research and lessons learned.
The BFK organization is comprised of about 70 people, including many former educators. They share a common passion and vision to improve educational outcomes for all students no matter their circumstances. Together, they’ve evolved the organizational core competencies from value-added assessment into the broad array of educational consulting services and related work products being delivered today. They are opening doors to new opportunities every day, welcomed by current educators who appreciate working with other educators who understand the context of their needs and who stand with them, side by side. This connection and appreciation are clear differentiators for BFK in the market.
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