Causes: Arts & Culture, Education, Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, Printing & Publishing, Student Services

Mission: Established in 1906, PDK International supports teachers and school leaders by strengthening their interest in the profession through the entire arc of their career.

Target demographics: PDK International engages educators and strengthens schools, so every student thrives

Geographic areas served: PDK International has members, chapters and partners across the United States and Internationally.

Programs: PDK Association - a professional association for educators that brings together the top leaders, thinkers, and doers to collaborate and inspire one another. By providing professional learning opportunities, targeted networking, and relevant research, PDK helps researchers and practitioners deepen their expertise, elevate their careers, and ultimately experience better results in their work. Pi Lambda Theta - is one of the nation’s most prestigious education honor societies. Established in 1910, Pi Lambda Theta serves to recognize outstanding students who intend to pursue careers in education. With more than 185,000 individuals who have been inducted across the nation, membership signifies a commitment to academic excellence and the teaching profession. Educators Rising - we cultivate highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path to becoming accomplished teachers, beginning in high school and extending through college and into the profession. Kappan Magazine - the journal of PDK International, is the professional magazine for anyone who cares about K-12 education. In print since 1916 – and now published online, too – it features articles about educational research, practice, and policy, as well as blogs and columns on school and district leadership, media coverage of education, legal issues in the field, state and federal politics, and more. PDK Poll - the most trusted source of public opinion about K-12 education because of its rigor, its depth, and its commitment to capturing all voices and viewpoints. PDK Education Partnerships - Working with leaders to navigate the complexity of school system transformation and improve teaching and learning through a social justice lens. PDK Educational Foundation - Established in 1966 by a generous gift from George H. Reavis, the PDK Educational Foundation’s mission is to support the philanthropic programs and services of PDK International.