Best Nonprofits To Work For 2020: Education Week

Leading Provider of News and Information for K-12 Education Recognized for Exceptional Workplace

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Apr 01, 2020, 07:00 ET

BETHESDA, Md., April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Week has been selected as one of the 2020 Best Nonprofits To Work For by The NonProfit Times, a leading national business publication for nonprofit managers. Partnering with Best Companies Group (BCG), The NonProfit Times recognizes and honors employers in the nonprofit sector that have excelled in creating quality workplaces.

Michele J. Givens, president and CEO, Education Week

"We are humbled and energized to be selected as one of the top fifty 2020 winners, particularly during these very challenging times," says president and CEO Michele Givens, who has held a leadership role with Education Week for more than 15 years. "As the cornerstone news source for the nation's K-12 educators, policymakers, researchers and product providers, our coverage of COVID-19's impact on the education community and our ability to serve as an independent and trusted resource has been critical. It's during times like these, when the entire team is working long hours from home, alongside children and other family members, pushing the boundaries of our office technology, all while trying to stay healthy, that I most fully appreciate the benefits of consistently caring for and about our people."

To be recognized, BCG puts organizations through a battery of surveys and employees are asked to answer 79 questions and statements. Responses to anonymous surveys highlight a balance of mission driven work, top benefits and a focus on individual professional growth:

"The overall corporate culture, emanating from the top down, is one of inclusiveness, caring for both mission and employees"
"Top management is very dedicated to being a good steward of the company"
"Great work/life balance, very supportive and encouraging of professional development, the benefits are great, the people are absolutely amazing to work with, the organization sticks to its mission"

Delivering deeper insights and actionable resources, so the entire education community can create a stronger tomorrow for all students, is a coordinated effort. "To achieve its mission, any nonprofit organization depends on its people. It needs to attract smart, diverse, engaged individuals; cultivate their talents and provide opportunities to meet their full potential; and nurture their ongoing growth with a strong and supportive culture," states Chris Swanson, vice president, development and external communications, Education Week.

Education Week, founded in 1981, is an independent news organization that provides comprehensive coverage on K-12 education news, analysis, and opinion. Education Week believes that an excellent education is possible for all students and our mission is to inspire and empower our readers to continue advancing the field every day.

To learn more about Education Week:

Visit us at EdWeek.org and sign up to get EdWeek Update or one of our other newsletters
Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Visit our job board for full time and paid internship opportunities EdWeek.org/info/jobs.html
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