The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a nonpartisan, nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education in the states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and five U.S. extra-state jurisdictions. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues. The Council seeks member consensus on major educational issues and expresses their views to civic and professional organizations, federal agencies, Congress, and the public.

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Council of Chief State School Officers

Carissa Moffat Miller

Kimberly Gondwe

Clara Martinez

Dominique Blanc

Aaron Fettgather

Jessah Foulk Walker

Michelle Cottrell-Williams

Colleen Jeno

Allison Sullivan

Leslie Hesketh

Jennifer Atkinson

Bruce Buterbaugh

Dean Folkers

Abdul Abdulbarr

Olympia Meola

The Leadership Team at the Council of Chief State School Officers is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization, overseeing financial management, and fostering relationships with foundations and corporate partners. This team collaborates to advocate for educational excellence and equity across the nation, ensuring that the voices of state education leaders are effectively represented in public discourse and policy development.

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