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Web Sites in Category Education

AACTE Education Policy Clearinghouse - Provides information to assist users in the study of education policies, especially as related to teacher preparation.

American Post-Secondary Schools - Find vocational and technical schools, plus colleges and universities, across the USA.

American Society of Greek and Latin Epigraphy - A non-profit organization whose purpose is to further research in, and the teaching of, Greek and Latin epigraphy in North America. The Society fosters collaboration in the field and facilitates the exchange of scholarly research and discussion, both in the public forum and in published form.

Basic School Network - Integrating priorities of member schools into one coherent set of goals and objectives.

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Department of State - Includes coverage of International Visitor Program, Fulbright Program, Office of English Language Programs, Educational Information and Resources Branch, International Exchanges, and related programs.

Center for Cultural Interchange - Exchange program for students in the U.S.A. and 30 other countries. School year and short-term programs are described, including information on how to become a host family.

Children's World Learning Centers - National network of child care providers. Offers details on programs such as infant, toddler, preschool, prekindergarten, kindergarten, before and after school, summer camps. Careers, locator tool, and and parents' resources are available.

Chinese School Association in the United States (CSAUS) - Association of Chinese schools, with information on activities as well as resources for teaching and school management. Site offers English and Chinese Simplified language options.

Communities In Schools - Championing the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute - Seeks (CHCI) to link higher education resources with Hispanics throughout the United States. CHCI's mission is to develop the next generation of Latino leaders.

Cordell Hull Foundation for International Education - A non-profit organization assists in the recruitment, selection and administration for J-1 visa sponsorship for exchange teachers to teach in bilingual, math, science and ESL programs.

Education and Human Resources (EHR) Branch, AAAS - Develops models, materials, mechanisms, processes, and networks. Conduct studies and analyses. Promotes real education that connects in-school and out-of-school experiences. Branch of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Education Law Association - Nonprofit, nonadvocacy organization that provides unbiased information about current legal issues affecting education in schools, colleges, and universities.

Education Week on the Web - Weekly news on American education issues. Searchable archives.

Federal Register - October 1995 to date U.S. Department of Education documents.

Foundation for Excellent Schools - A nonprofit, national organization dedicated to bettering the nation's schools through outside funding and community involvement.

Fulbright Association - The U.S. alumni membership organization which supports and promotes the Fulbright Program of international educational and cultural exchange

Global SchoolNet Foundation - Provides online collaborative learning through projects, communication tools and professional development.

Heartspring - Serves children with varying degrees of disabilities through Heartspring School, the Growing Place and the Hearing Center. Details on national and regional programs based out of Wichita, Kansas.

HONESTI: Human Organization to Nix Extensive Student Tuition Increases - Working to educate students and parents about the high cost of education, and what can be done to protest large annual increases.

Huntington Learning Centers - Nationally franchised tutoring and enrichment programs searchable by zip code. Franchise and affiliate inquiry forms.

I Love Schools, Inc. - Charitable group connecting private donors to schools and teachers to help buy supplies not publicly funded. Sponsorship, direct donation, wish list.

International Student Guide - Resources for students worldwide who are interested in studying in the United States.

National Center for Education Statistics - NCES collects, analyzes and makes available data related to education in the U.S. and other nations.

National Coalition of Advocates for Students - A national education advocacy organization that works to achieve equal access to a quality public education for the most vulnerable students - those who are poor, children of color, recently immigrated, or children with disabilities.

National Head Start Association - A private not-for profit membership organization representing the 865,000 children, upwards of 180,000 staff and nearly 2,100 Head Start programs in America.

National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) - An independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate America in the 21st century. Features details on interagency management group, programs and services, and events.

National Library of Education - US federal government's resource center for education information.

National Public School District Locator - Enter search data for a county or city to locate information on the school district including a list of schools.

National Rural Education Association - Organization of rural school administrators, teachers, board members, regional service agency personnel, researchers, business and industry representatives and others interested in maintaining the vitality of rural school systems across the country.

Pennsylvania - Timothy School, The - An approved private non-profit day school in Berwyn serving children diagnosed with autism or pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).

RateMyTeachers.com - Provides students with the opportunity to critique their teachers rating them on easiness, clarity, and helpfulness. Lists teachers and administrators from schools in the U.S. and Canada.

RE-SEED - Northeastern University program that prepares engineers, scientists, and other individuals with science backgrounds to assist middle school science teachers with teaching the physical sciences.

Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Network - Provides information from research and practice to those involved in educational improvement at the local, state, and regional levels.

Regional Technology in Education Consortia - Established to help states, local educational agencies, teachers, school library and media personnel, administrators, and other education entities successfully integrate technologies into kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) classrooms, library media centers, and other educational settings, including adult literacy centers.

School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - National program, funded by the EPA, that provides information for school administrators, teachers, parents and pest control technicians on reducing pests in schools while reducing the amount of pesticides.

Teaching Resource Center - Provides classroom teachers, administrators, and parents with affordable, innovative teaching materials and books for reading and math.

The National Employment Minority Network - Resource organization committed to helping schools and organizations address issues of staff diversity, providing employment and professional development opportunities for minority students and professionals.

Two Worlds United Educational Foundation - Study abroad and student exchange programs for students and teachers who wish to travel or study an academic year, semester or summer abroad. FAQs, educational facts, program details, and contacts are provided.

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