The Conference Board is the world's leading business membership organization, connecting companies in more than 50 nations. The Conference Board strives to be the leading global business membership organization that enables senior executives from all industries to explore and exchange ideas of impact on business policy and practices. To support this activity, The Conference Board provides a variety of forums and a professionally managed research program that identifies and reports objectively on key areas of changing management concern. Founded in 1916, the Board's two-fold mission is to improve the business enterprise system and to enhance the contribution of business to society. Founded in 1890, DCAT is a volunteer-driven trade association dedicated to providing its member companies with educational seminars, industry information and business networking opportunities.
All students can learn at significantly higher levels.
We know how to teach all students successfully. Curriculum content must lead to higher-order skills, and instructional strategies must be those that work. Every child must have an advocate. The Science Olympiad was created in 1983 to increase interest in science as an alternative to traditional science fairs and single-discipline tournaments. Although some events in the Science Olympiad are based on individual achievement, all events involve teamwork, group planning and cooperation.