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Battelle for Kids (BFK) is a United States not-for-profit organization established through a partnership with the Ohio Business Roundtable and supported by an initial grant from Battelle Memorial Institute. The organization was created in 2001 to improved student achievement in Ohio. Battelle for Kids expanded their services in 2005 to offer a wide array of school-improvement services to educators nationwide and now align as a strategic partner as states Race to the Top.

History
Battelle for Kids was established in 2001 through a partnership with the Ohio Business Roundtable and supported by an initial grant from Battelle Memorial Institute. The organization is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and has a satellite office in Houston, Texas. Battelle for Kids has worked with schools in Ohio, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, South Carolina and Texas. Battelle for Kids is a non-profit organization that works to enhance student learning by helping educators clarify and accelerate school improvement. Battelle for Kids partners with states’ departments of education, school districts and education-focused organizations with the goals of:
 * Improving teaching effectiveness and student progress through the use of assessment data
 * Informing instructional practice in real time
 * Recognizing and rewarding teaching excellence
 * Aligning goals and maximizing impact in schools

Awards and Recognitions
Battelle for Kids has won several awards. Organizations such as the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America, the National School Public Relations  Association, and the Texas School Public Relations Association have collectively recognized Battelle for Kids over twenty times for its accomplishments.