is the largest research membership organization in the United States. Its members study all aspects and levels of education, and there are links to various special fields from the main Web site.

is the U.S. professional association serving institutional research specialists in academic institutions and other researchers and statisticians who study and conduct applied analyses of topics such as enrollment, finance, institutional planning, assessment and evaluation (institutional, student, and faculty), and inter-institutional comparisons.

is the U.S. professional association serving academic researchers interested in the theory and practice of education at the postsecondary level using a variety of disciplinary approaches.

are specialized education research centers sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and located at research universities. Each of them conducts a number of studies and investigations, and related activities, within assigned research areas.

is the principal office of the U.S. Department of Education responsible for federal research and dissemination activities in education.

is a consortium of major research universities in the United States and Canada with the mission of cooperatively advancing the preparation and practice of  educational leaders dedicated to educational equity and excellence for all children.