Battelle for Kids
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| Company type | Not-for-profit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Founded | 2001  |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | Karen K. Garza, Ph.D., President & CEO |
Battelle for Kids (BFK) is a national not-for-profit.[1] The organization is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.[2]
Supported by an initial grant from Battelle Memorial Institute, Battelle for Kids was established in 2001 to improve student achievement in Ohio under the leadership of former executive director Jim Mahoney. In 2005, Battelle for Kids became an independent, national not-for-profit organization focused on developing services to support teachers, leaders, and school systems.[3] In December 2016, Dr. Karen Garza became the organization's president and CEO.[4]
