Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) - A nationwide, nonprofit organization, CCSSO is composed of public officials who lead the departments responsible for elementary and secondary education in the states, the U.S. extra-state jurisdictions, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity. The council works on behalf of the state agencies that serve preK-12 students throughout the nation, and advocates increased student performance standards, strong parent and community involvement, and rigorous standards....

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