NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION AND THE ECONOMY (NCEE) (www.ncee.org) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing young people with the world-class skills that will allow them to succeed in a global economy. The National Center engages in policy analysis and development and works collaboratively with others at the local, state and national levels to advance its proposals in the policy arena. NCEE runs school reform, leadership, and workforce development programs. Its flagship "America's Choice" school design program has been implemented in over 500 schools in 15 states.