Collaborative for Student Success

The Collaborative for Student Success is a non-profit advocacy and communications organization dedicated to improving K-12 education outcomes. Its mission is to defend and amplify strong practices and policies that ensure all students are prepared for success in school, college, and careers. The organization promotes fact-based public discourse and supports the implementation of high, consistent state standards and high-quality assessments. While its headquarters are not explicitly stated, its activities and press releases suggest a strong presence in Washington, D.C.

The Collaborative for Student Success offers several key initiatives and resources, including EduProgress.org, which provides insights on state investments of federal recovery funds; CurriculumHQ.org, a hub for state curriculum resources and high-quality instructional materials; and AssessmentHQ.org, an online tool designed to demystify state annual assessments and provide transparency on student proficiency data. Additionally, its WeAreAllSolvers.org campaign focuses on strengthening math education through problem-solving and access to quality learning. The organization's work primarily targets K-12 education stakeholders, including students, teachers, and families.

Led by Executive Director Jim Cowen, the Collaborative for Student Success actively engages in current education policy debates. Recent activities include the launch of the WeAreAllSolvers.org campaign and the release of an "Honesty Gap" analysis highlighting discrepancies in parental perceptions of student academic performance. The organization also issued a statement regarding California's adoption of a high-quality math instructional materials list and updated its AssessmentHQ platform with the latest state assessment scores for 2023-24. It is a strong proponent of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), advocating for rigorous academic standards and accountability systems.