The National School Boards Association, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is a non-profit that works to support school board members across the country and to further the goals of public education.

Steve Strang is the founder and CEO of Charisma Media (formerly Strang Communications).

Yesodot is a nonprofit that works to build community foundation and support for Jews in the Boston area who have disabilities or special needs. It also provides parental and sibling support.

The Jewish Historical Society of Napa Valley chronicles Jewish life and history in the Northern California winemaking region.

The Dallas Jewish Historical Society focuses on the history of Jews in Dallas. Deborah Tobias is executive director.

Based in Washington D.C. but with branches in every state in the country, the National Education Association is the largest teacher’s union in the U.S.

The Institute for Marriage and Public Policy, based in Manassas, Va., posts research briefs on marriage-related topics. The institute also hosts a Marriage Debate blog.

The Chicago Jewish Historical Society chronicles the history, life and experience of that city’s Jews.

The Jewish Historical Society of MetroWest concentrates on the Jewish experience in Essex, Morris, Sussex and portions of northern Union counties of New Jersey. Linda Forgosh is executive director.