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February, 2010
Educational Records Bureau (http://www.erblearn.org) Improving learning through pre-K-12 testing programs and services.

ARAMARK Education (http://www.aramarkschools.com) Partnering with school districts nationwide to provide food and nutrition services.

January, 2010
StudentEdge (http://www.studentedge.com) A free online college and career planning center for high school students.

TeachAde (http://www.teachade.com) A social networking site designed specifically for educators.

KidsWrite (http://www.kidswrite.com) An online writing and publishing community for developing literacy, communication and technology skills.

DonorsChoose.org (http://www.donorschoose.org) An online charity for connecting donors to classrooms in need.

December, 2009
American Memory (http://americanmemory.gov) Free access to multimedia collections from the Library of Congress that document the American experience.

VocabSushi (http://www.vocabsushi.com) A free online vocabulary-building program, with real-world contextual examples.

Inigral (http://www.inigral.com) Turn-key online social media solutions for schools.

EdWorks (http://www.edworks.com) Partnering with schools, districts and states to provide effective long-term high school improvement solutions.

November, 2009
Schoolwires (http://www.schoolwires.com) Strategic Web site and community management solutions for K12 education.

PublicSchoolWORKS (http://www.publicschoolworks.com) A fully-automated Web-based safety and regulatory compliance program for schools.

It's Learning (http://www.itslearning.net) "Software as a service" tools for students and teachers to collaborate, plan and deliver educational experiences.

OnCourse Systems for Education (http://www.oncoursesystems.com) Automating school processes from lesson planning and grading to discipline.

YouniversityTV (http://www.youniversitytv.com) Online college video tours and related resources.

October, 2009
CyberSleuth Kids (http://www.cybersleuthkids.com) A search guide and directory of online educational resources for K12 students.

HotChalk (http://www.hotchalk.com) A Web learning environment and resources for teachers, students and parent to improve K12 education.

District Leader's Podcast (http://www.districtleaderspodcast.org) Interviews with district leaders from around the country on key administrative topics.

National History Education Clearinghouse (http://www.teachinghistory.org) Resources and materials to help K12 teachers improve U.S. history education.

September, 2009
College.gov (http://www.college.gov) Information and resources on planning, preparing and paying for post-secondary education.

Campus Explorer (http://www.campusexplorer.com) A college matching service with multimedia information on more than 6,000 schools.

Cramster (http://www.cramster.com) A free online study community for high school homework help in math and science

TeleParent (http://www.teleparent.net) Automated multiple language notification services to increase school-home communications in K12 districts.

August, 2009
Pew Internet & American Life Project (http://www.pewinternet.org) Reports from a nonprofit research organization that explores the impact of the Internet on America and the world.

ClassConnection.org (http://www.classconnection.org) Free Web sites for teachers, sports teams and parent-teacher organizations.

National Association for Multicultural Education (http://www.nameorg.org) Resources for individuals and groups in all academic disciplines and at all levels.

Adaptive Curriculum (http://www.adaptivecurriculum.com) An online system for enhancing teaching and learning in mathematics and science for teachers and students in the middle grades.

PublicSchoolWorks (http://www.publicschoolworks.com) A Web-based safety and regulatory compliance program built specifically for public schools.

July, 2009
The Forum for Education and Democracy (http://www.forumforeducation.org) A platform for promoting public education worthy of a democracy, with strong schools, equity of resources and an involved citizenry.

Web Wise Kids (http://www.webwisekids.org) Resources for educating parents, students and communities on Internet safety and preventing online predatory behavior.

National Council on Teacher Quality (http://www.nctq.org) A nonpartisan research and advocacy group committed to restructuring the teaching profession.

FreeReading (http://www.freereading.net) A free open-source program and resources to help educators teach early literacy.

June, 2009
Local School Directory (http://www.localschooldirectory.com) A free site for obtaining basic public and private school information.

KidsGardening (http://www.kidsgardening.org) Programs and initiatives for plant-based education in schools and communities across the nation.

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (http://www.publiccharters.org) Policies and resources promoting charter schools as public education options.

Lesson Planet (http://lessonplanet.com) Searchable K12 lesson plans reviewed and rated by teachers in every content area, links to state standards, and related curriculum tools.

Engrade (http://www.engrade.com) Free Web-based tools for managing online classes and providing information to students and parents.

May, 2009
TechMatrix (http://www.techmatrix.org) An online tool for finding educational and assistive technology products for students with special needs.

iCue (http://www.icue.com) An innovative learning environment built around video from the NBC News Archives.

The Center for Education Reform (http://www.edreform.com) Advocating for school choice and advancing the charter school movement.

National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (http://www.nctet.org) A membership organization for examining and supporting the use of technology to improve education and training.

April, 2009
Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (http://www.cilc.org) Advancing education through videoconferencing and other collaborative technologies.

The Free Dictionary (http://www.thefreedictionary.com) Comprehensive dictionaries in multiple languages with an integrated reference library and research tools.

Assistive Technology Industry Association (http://www.atia.org) A collective voice for delivering the best products and services to people with disabilities of all ages.

Alliance for Excellent Education (http://www.all4ed.org) An action site for encouraging the development and implementation of national policies for dropout prevention and high school reform.

March, 2009
American School Counselor Association (http://www.schoolcounselor.org) Professional support for counselors to help students gain academic and social success in school.

FinAid (http://www.finaid.org) A free comprehensive source of information, advice and tools for securing student financial aid.

FastWeb (http://www.fastweb.com) Helping students and their families find scholarship money and learn how to get it.

Peterson's (http://www.petersons.com) Search tools for colleges and universities, with related resources to help students find the right school.

SchoolWorld (http://www.schoolworld.com) Products and services in building Web solutions for education organizations and professionals.

February, 2009
CampusCompare (http://www.campuscompare.com) Tools, resources and profiles to facilitate college search and selection.

Democracy Web (http://www.democracyweb.org) Resources on political rights and civil liberties around the world, for history, social studies and political science teachers.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (http://www.nctm.org) Vision, leadership and professional development supporting mathematics education for all students.

CollegeClickTV (http://www.collegeclicktv.com) Streamed video content from students, faculty, staff and others, about colleges and universities across the United States.

January, 2009
Big Universe (http://www.biguniverse.com) A Web community for parents, teachers and authors, devoted to reading, creating and recommending children’s picture books.

Kids.gov (http://kids.gov) The official kids' Web portal of the U.S. government, with links to resources for students and educators.

American Labor Studies Center (http://labor-studies.org) Creating, collecting and disseminating labor-related K12 curriculum materials and resources nationwide.

National School Transportation Association (http://www.yellowbuses.org) Resources to make transportation safe, efficient and affordable for the nation’s schools.

December, 2008
National Food Service Management Institute (http://nfsmi.org) Information and services to promote the improvement of child nutrition programs, including school meals.

Reading Rockets (http://www.readingrockets.org) Accurate and accessible information on how to teach children to read, and help those who struggle.

Digital Wish (http://www.digitalwish.com) A public charity for donating funds and purchasing wish list technology items to help modernize American classrooms.

Schools to Watch (http://www.schoolstowatch.org) A national forum dedicated to improving schools for adolescents across the country.

InterSchola (http://www.interschola.com) Commercial services to help schools sell surplus inventory and generate cash.

November, 2008
Gateway to 21st Century Skills (http://thegateway.org) Discussions related to learning through Web 2.0 technologies, and free access to 50,000 educational resources.

4Teachers.org (http://www.4teachers.org) Tools and resources to help K12 teachers integrate technology into classrooms.

The JASON Project (http://www.jason.org) Exploration and discovery resources to promote learning in science, math and technology.

FundingFactory (http://www.fundingfactory.com) Education fund-raising through recycling used printer cartridges and cell phones from the community.

October, 2008
Project Tomorrow (http://www.tomorrow.org) Resources and services to prepare today's students to be tomorrow's innovators, leaders and engaged citizens.

Global SchoolNet (http://www.globalschoolnet.org) Collaborative online learning projects that link students, teachers and parents across the world.

Teachers.net (http://teachers.net) Web-based K12 teacher communities, with discussion groups, chatboards, online meetings and curriculum resources.

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (http://www.gilderlehrman.org) Free access to primary source documents and educational resources from all eras of American history.

September, 2008
Crayola (http://www.crayola.com) Creative art ideas, techniques and activities for kids, parents and educators.

ThinkQuest (http://www.thinkquest.org) Web-based project learning competitions for students and teachers across the globe.

United Nations Cyberschoolbus (http://cyberschoolbus.un.org) Teaching and learning materials and activities to promote global understanding.

Smarter Kids Foundation (http://www.smarterkids.org) Grants, research and resources to support the classroom use of interactive whiteboard technologies.

LeapFrog School (http://www.leapfrogschool.com) Curriculum resources from a leading developer of interactive teaching and learning tools.

August, 2008
United States Distance Learning Association (http://usdla.org) Information and leadership resources to support distance education at every level.

The Math Forum @ Drexel (http://mathforum.org) A leading resource center for mathematics and mathematics education, to support teaching and learning at every level.

Houghton Mifflin Education Place (http://www.eduplace.com) Curriculum resources in every content area for elementary school teachers, students and their parents.

Music Education Online (http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com) A comprehensive collection of online instrumental and vocal education resources.

July, 2008
National Transcript Center (http://www.transcriptcenter.com) Online services to improve the efficiency, reliability, cost, and security of academic transcript exchange.

Xpeditions (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions) National Geographic maps, lesson plans and activities to support national geography standards in classrooms.

Great Explorations in Math and Science (http://www.lhsgems.org) Programs and resources to advance inquiry-based elementary school science and math..

U. S. News/Education (http://www.usnews.com/sections/education) News, teaching and learning activities that connect educators and students to the world.

June, 2008
National Alliance of Black School Educators (http://www.nabse.org) A premier nonprofit organization for furthering the academic success of children, particularly of African descent.

LD OnLine (http://ldonline.org) A leading Web site on learning disabilities and ADHD students.

AdLit (http://www.adlit.org) All about adolescent literacy for parents and educators.

Achieve.org (http://www.achieve.org) Helping states benchmark academic standards, tests and accountability systems with the best examples in the world.

National Environmental Education Foundation (http://www.neefusa.org) Trusted knowledge, resources, and opportunities to improve lives and the health of our planet for children and adults.

May, 2008
AutoSkill International (http://www.autoskill.com) Intervention software solutions and resources to help at-risk students succeed in reading and math.

A+ American Education Corporation (http://www.amered.com) Resources from a leading provider of research-based core curriculum software at every level.

The Children's Partnership (http://www.childrenspartnership.org) Resources for expanding child advocacy to new issues and audiences

Practical Money Skills for Life (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com) Money management resources for students, parents and educators.

April, 2008
National Center for Technology Innovation (http://nationaltechcenter.org) Advancing learning for all students, with a special focus on individuals with disabilities.

Funds For Learning (http://www.fundsforlearning.com) Solutions and support services from a leading E-rate compliance firm.

Teachscape (http://www.teachscape.com) Professional learning programs to create sustained change in teaching practice and improve student outcomes.

The New York Times Learning Network (http://www.nytimes.com/learning) News-based teaching and learning resources in every content area for grades 3 through 12.

March, 2008
Northwest Evaluation Association (http://www.nwea.org) Resources to help districts develop and maintain comprehensive assessment programs to improve instruction and learning.

The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition (http://wsjclassroom.com) Business, economics and finance resources for students and teachers.

Cable in the Classroom (http://www.ciconline.org) Fostering the use of cable content and technology to expand and enhance K12 learning.

National Center for Education Statistics (http://nces.ed.gov) Facts and figures from the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing education-related data.

International Technology Education Association (http://www.iteaconnect.org) Professional resources to promote and enhance K12 technology education.

February, 2008
HomeworkSpot (http://www.homeworkspot.com) A comprehensive K12 homework information portal for every curriculum area.

Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education (http://www.triangle-coalition.org) Resources from education, business and government to improve education in science, mathematics and technology.

ETS (http://www.ets.org) Evaluation resources to help educators find new ways to advance learning through assessments.

STI (http://www.sti-k12.com) News, information and user conferences from a provider of data management solutions for K12 districts.

January, 2008
Soliloquy Learning (http://www.soliloquylearning.com) Resources supporting a computer-based reading tutor that develops vocabulary, comprehension and fluency.

eChalk (http://www.echalk.com) Online communication tools to support teaching, learning and leadership.

My Learning Tube (http://www.mylearningtube.com) Brief video clips in a variety of K12 content areas.

TeacherTube (http://www.teachertube.com) An online community for sharing K12 school-related videos.

December, 2007
Forum on Educational Accountability (http://www.edaccountability.org) Expanding and advancing ideas to improve federal education policy.

TeachAde (http://www.teachade.com) A social networking site designed specifically for educators.

School Wishes (http://www.schoolwishes.org) “Wish lists” for supporting local K12 schools with non-cash donations.

Mathcounts (http://mathcounts.org) A national enrichment, coaching and competition program to promote middle school mathematics.

Build Green Schools (http://www.buildgreenschools.org) Creating school environments that save energy, resources and money.

November, 2007
International Baccalaureate (http://www.ibo.org) Programs of international education for a worldwide community of schools.

Consortium for School Networking (http://www.cosn.org) Initiatives and leadership resources promoting the use of telecommunications to improve K12 education.

Social Studies School Service (http://socialstudies.com) New and notable Web sites and activities selected by a supplier of supplementary resources.

Education World (http://www.education-world.com) A searchable guide to Web-based education resources in every content area, for K12 teachers, students and administrators.

October, 2007
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet (http://yucky.discovery.com) The science behind blackheads, barfing, belching and other kid-appealing topics.

Google for Educators (http://www.google.com/educators) Tools and information pertinent to teaching, and an online professional community.

School Nutrition Association (http://www.schoolnutrition.org) Advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of nutrition programs in schools.

Business Tools for Better Schools (http://www.biztools4schools.org) Resources to engage companies and business organizations in school reform.

Thinkfinity (http://www.thinkfinity.org) K12 literacy, education and technology resources (formerly called Marco Polo).

September, 2007
Disability Studies for Teachers (http://www.disabilitystudiesforteachers.org) Lesson plans and materials to integrate disability studies into the curriculum.

Council for Educational Facility Planners (http://www.cefpi.org) Resources for facilitating creative and responsible planning, design, construction and renovation of schools.

National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (http://www.edfacilities.org) Information on planning, designing, funding, building, improving, and maintaining schools.

LibraryThing (http://www.librarything.com) A service for people to catalog their books online, and connect with others interested in the same works.

August, 2007
ePals (http://www.epals.com) The world's largest K12 online learning community.

National Association of Elementary School Principals (http://www.naesp.org) Professional resources and services for elementary and middle school administrators.

The Internet Public Library (http://www.ipl.org) Online education resources and references for young people, selected by library media specialists.

EduStat Blog (http://www.edustatblog.com) Timely “Web 2.0” technology information for administrators, teachers and parents.

July, 2007
Center for Teaching Quality (http://www.teachingquality.org) Policies and programs to support the recruitment, retention and development of high quality teachers in schools.

CNN Education (http://www.cnn.com/education) CNN-sponsored news and information resources for students and teachers.

PE Central (http://www.pecentral.org) A premier health and physical education site for teachers, parents and students.

National Association of Secondary School Principals (http://www.nassp.org) Professional resources and services for middle and high school administrators.

KidsRunning.com (http://www.kidsrunning.com) Creative child-centered educational activities to encourage running, fitness and good health.

June, 2007
American Association of School Administrators (http://www.aasa.org) Resources to support and develop district leaders for quality public education.

Funschool (http://funschool.kaboose.com) Interactive online games, activities and curriculum materials for pre-school through grade six

Academic Benchmarks (http://www.academicbenchmarks.com) Searchable state education standards from a leading provider of K12 alignment tools and services.

Administrators.Net (http://administrators.net) Online opportunities to network with K12 administrators around the world, and related resources. For testing

May, 2007
SRA International Grants Web (http://www.srainternational.org/newweb/grantsweb) A searchable database of private and federal school funding programs, maintained by the Society of Research Administrators.

National Center for Technology Planning (http://www.nctp.com) Technology planning resources at school, district, state, regional and national levels.

Developing Educational Standards (http://www.edstandards.org/standards.html) Educational standards from states and professional organizations by content area, and hosted by the Wappingers Central School District (NY).

Youth Leadership Initiative (http://www.youthleadership.net) Resources to encourage student interest and participation in the American political process.

April, 2007
NComputing (http://www.ncomputing.com) Multi-user computing solutions for organizations and schools.

National Urban Alliance for Effective Education (http://www.nuatc.org) A network of consultants who provide professional development to improve classroom instruction.

National Association of School Resource Officers (http://www.nasro.org) Resources to help law enforcement officers better serve assigned schools and their communities.

K12 (http://www.k12.com) Curriculum programs that combine online technology and traditional core content in language arts, math, science, history and the arts.

Bus Radio (http://www.busradio.com) An interactive site for students from a service that delivers age appropriate programming for school bus commutes.

March, 2007
Center for Implementing Technology in Education (http://www.cited.org) Curriculum access for special needs students through accomodations and assistive technologies.

PaySchools (http://www.payschools.com) An online payment processing system for collecting school-related fees.

My Payment Network (http://www.mypaymentnetwork.com) Online payment services to collect fees for organizations and K12 schools.

Getting Parents Involved (http://www.gettingparentsinvolved.com) Activities for parents, aides and school volunteers to help increase student achievement.

February, 2007
Excelsior Software (http://www.excelsiorsoftware.com) Real-time data management and assessment solutions for teachers and administrators.

Web Dialogues (http://www.webdialogues.net) Online conversations among members of the public, students, content experts and policymakers.

Pokemon Learning League (http://www.pokemonlearningleague.com) Standards-based interactive animated lessons for elementary schools.

KidsKnowIt (http://www.kidsknowit.com) Free learning resources developed by teachers, parents and content experts.

January, 2007
KidsKnowIt Network (http://www.kidsknowit.com) Free learning resources developed by teachers, parents and content experts.

Teach With Movies (http://www.teachwithmovies.com) K12 lesson plans and learning guides for more than 250 movies.

Road of Life (http://www.roadoflife.org) Better health decisions for all phases of a child’s life.

Healthopedia (http://www.healthopedia.com) A medical and health consumer information resource on more than 1,500 topics.

IWASwondering.org (http://www.iwaswondering.org) A project of the National Academy of Sciences to showcase the accomplishments of women in science.

December, 2006
RedZee Search (http://www.redzee.com) A “family-safe” online search engine.

StateMaster (http://www.statemaster.com) A statistical database for comparing U. S. states according to several thousand criteria.

Project Forum (http://www.projectforum.org) Resources for improving services to children with disabilities, at local, state and national levels.

What Moves U (http://www.whatmovesu.com) An NFL and American Heart Association sponsored youth program to promote health and physical fitness.

November, 2006
National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (http://nctaf.org) Creating strong learning communities and supporting professional careers.

Legal Guide for Bloggers (http://www.eff.org/bloggers) Resources on bloggers' rights from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Imbee (http://www.imbee.com) A secure social networking and blogging destination for kids.

eCybermission (http://www.ecybermission.org) A Web-based science, math and technology competition for 6th through 9th grade teams.

October, 2006
Education Atlas (http://educationatlas.com) A comprehensive guide to education-related Web sites, sorted by content area.

Education Atlas (http://educationatlas.com) A comprehensive guide to education sites on the Web, sorted by content area.

VirtualJobShadow.com (http://virtualjobshadow.com) Online career education tools for students and job seekers.

The Creative Connections Project (http://www.ccproject.org) Linking K-12 classrooms with partner classes in other countries for cross-cultural understanding.

Teachers Support Network (http://www.teacherssupportnetwork.com) Resources to help school districts recruit and retain high quality teachers.

Califone (http://www.califone.com) Resources related to the use of digital audio-visual and computer multimedia products in schools.

September, 2006
Smithsonian Kids (http://smithsonian.kids.us) High-interest educational resources for students to explore and learn online.

Visual Math Learning (http://www.visualmathlearning.com) Lessons and activities for teaching math concepts through visualization.

Connect with the Troops (http://www.connectwiththetroops.com) An online project to send messages of support from the classrooms of America.

AT&T Solutions for Education (http://att.com/edu) Case studies, white papers and solutions targeted to technology challenges in schools.

August, 2006
UNICEF (http://www.unicef.org) Resources targeted to nurturing and caring for children throughout the world.

ePALS SchoolBlog (http://schoolblog.epals.com) A safe online place for collaboration among teachers, students and parents.

Center for Online Educators (http://www.educatoronline.org) Resources to educate, connect, renew and inspire online teachers.

Podcast Alley (http://www.podcastalley.com) A directory of Podcasts and related resources, including an online forum.

July, 2006
SchoolSpan (http://www.schoolspan.com) Technology and services for the development and management of K-12 Web sites.

ASEE Engineering K12 Center (http://www.engineeringk12.org) Resources for K-12 students and educators from the American Society for Engineering Education.

LearnOutLoud.com (http://www.learnoutloud.com) A searchable online guide to more than 10,000 audio and video learning products.

BEEweb.org (http://beeweb.org) Multi-player activities for students in spelling, geography and math.

LearntobeHealthy.org (http://www.learntobehealthy.org) Health science education activities for educators and students.

June, 2006
Mediasite.com (http://www.mediasite.com) A free search tool to find expert presentations and lectures on thousands of topics.

CaseNEX (http://www.casenex.com) An online case-based approach to professional development for educators.

MathDL (http://convergence.mathdl.org) A library of resources for teachers and students from the Mathematical Association of America.

MySummerCamps.com (http://www.mysummercamps.com) An online directory and guide to summer camps for children and teenagers.

May, 2006
A9.com Maps (http://maps.a9.com) Interactive online maps with street-level photos for numerous locations.

Federal Reserve Education (http://www.federalreserveeducation.org) Instructional materials and exhibits on economics, financial education and the Federal Reserve.

In Motion (http://www.inmotionaame.org) Research and educational materials related to the African-American migration experience.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (http://www.deltakappagamma.org) Professional opportunities and resources from an honorary society for women educators.

Teacher Leaders Network (http://www.teacherleaders.org) Tools and resources for expert teachers to apply their skills in leadership settings.

April, 2006
AbbreviationZ (http://www.abbreviationz.com) An online information source for defining acronyms and abbreviations.

Snopes.com (http://www.snopes.com) An online guide to misinformation, inaccurate rumors and “urban legends.”

Atomic Learning (http://www.atomiclearning.com) A subscription-based library of Web tutorials for software training and support.

Textbook Correlations (http://www.textbookcorrelations.com) A database for aligning a publisher’s elementary school products with textbooks and standards.

March, 2006
Clusty (http://www.clusty.com) An online search tool that displays results in visual content clusters.

National High School Center (http://www.nationalhighschoolcenter.org) Linking research and resources for better high schools.

Project 7th Grade (http://www.project7thgrade.org) Resources targeted to reducing drug abuse among middle school students through education and proactive measures.

Engrade (http://www.engrade.com) Free classroom tools for posting grades, assignments, and attendance records online.

February, 2006
The National Science Digital Library (http://nsdl.org) Innovative educational resources in science, technology, mathematics and engineering.

LearningWare (http://www.learningwarek12.com) Unique game-show resources for learning and staff development applications.

Edline (http://www.edline.com) Online solutions and services to improve the flow of information among parents, students and teachers.

Library Technology Now (http://librarytechnologynow.org) Technology news and product reviews written by library people for library people.

January, 2006
Renzulli Learning Systems (http://www.renzullilearningsystems.com) Talent development and enrichment activities matched to student interests and learning styles.

Promethean (http://www.prometheanworld.com) Interactive whiteboard technology solutions to revolutionize and inspire learning.

The Boardroom Connection (http://www.boardroomconnection.com) An online forum on leadership through technology innovation.

SchoolMatters (http://www.schoolmatters.com) Information and analysis about the public schools, for parents, educators and policymakers.

4GL School Solutions (http://www.4glschools.com) Solutions for managing individualized learning among students who receive special services and interventions.

December, 2005
The Center for Public Education (http://www.nsba.org/publiced) Refocusing the public debate about schools and the local school board.

MIT OpenCourseWare (http://ocw.mit.edu) Free access to online materials for hundreds of MIT courses.

CA Professional Development (http://catraining.com) Online professional development options for teachers and administrators, from Curriculum Associates.

Spread Firefox (http://www.spreadfirefox.com) Volunteer efforts to promote the Firefox Web browser.

November, 2005
Accelerated School Administrator Program (http://www.asapportal.com) Resources to prepare teachers and school administrators to be effective leaders and educators.

SearchEngineWatch (http://searchenginewatch.com) A major information source on Internet search engines and how they work, with statistics, ratings and search techniques.

The Free Dictionary (http://www.thefreedictionary.com) Dictionaries, encyclopedias and related search tools, with daily news and historical features.

CyberSmart Curriculum (http://cybersmartcurriculum.org) A free online curriculum empowering K-8 students to use the Internet safely, responsibly and effectively.

October, 2005
Cyber Security for the Digital District (http://www.securedistrict.org) Tools and information to help K-12 technology leaders and policymakers protect network and information security.

Galeschools.com (http://www.galeschools.com) Education-related resources targeted to students, teachers, administrators, parents and media specialists.

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (http://nlvm.usu.edu) A searchable compendium of interactive Web-based activities for K-12 math.

Weblogg-Ed (http://www.weblogg-ed.com) Reflections and discussions on the use of Weblogs, wikis and related online technologies in K-12 schools.

National Conference of State Legislatures (http://www.ncsl.org) Research and technical assistance for policymakers on pressing state issues including education.

September, 2005
Digital Divide Network (http://www.digitaldivide.net) Resources and an online network of policy makers and citizens to bridge the digital divide in access to technology.

Laptopical (http://www.laptopical.com) News, views and reviews related to learning with laptop and notebook computers.

ScholarshipHelp.org (http://www.scholarshiphelp.org) Information to help students and their families apply for colleges and find financial assistance.

National Center for Educational Accountability (http://www.nc4ea.org) Improving learning through the effective use of school and student data and identifying best practices.

August, 2005
Public Schools in the United States (http://www.uspublicschools.com) Contact information for schools in every state, and related community information.

TQ Source (http://www.tqsource.org) A national information source on teaching quality issues, including teacher preparation, recruitment and retention.

Best of History Web Sites (http://besthistorysites.net) Annotated links to more than a thousand history Web sites, with teacher guides, lesson plans and activities for K-12 schools.

Test Prep Review (http://www.testprepreview.com/) Free information on standardized test preparation with practice on scores of tests including the SAT.

Global Issues Gateway (http://www.gig.org/) Learning resources on global issues arising from geographic and cultural borders.

July, 2005
Charter School Leadership Council (http://charterschoolleadershipcouncil.org/) Research, projects and issues related to increasing the numbers of charter schools in each state.

Every Person Influences Children (http://www.epicforchildren.org) Programs to help schools and the community raise responsible and academically successful children.

Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (http://www.tical.org) Tools and resources to help administrators lead schools and districts to excellence.

National Education Technology Plan (http://nationaledtechplan.org) News, action steps and success stories for using technology effectively in schools.


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