| October, 2008 |
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.
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| September, 2008 |
Crayola (http://www.crayola.com) Creative art ideas, techniques and activities for kids, parents and educators.
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ThinkQuest (http://www.thinkquest.org) Web-based project learning competitions for students and teachers across the globe.
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus (http://cyberschoolbus.un.org) Teaching and learning materials and activities to promote global understanding.
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Smarter Kids Foundation (http://www.smarterkids.org) Grants, research and resources to support the classroom use of interactive whiteboard technologies.
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LeapFrog School (http://www.leapfrogschool.com) Curriculum resources from a leading developer of interactive teaching and learning tools.
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| August, 2008 |
United States Distance Learning Association (http://usdla.org) Information and leadership resources to support distance education at every level.
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The Math Forum @ Drexel (http://mathforum.org) A leading resource center for mathematics and mathematics education, to support teaching and learning at every level.
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Houghton Mifflin Education Place (http://www.eduplace.com) Curriculum resources in every content area for elementary school teachers, students and their parents.
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Music Education Online (http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com) A comprehensive collection of online instrumental and vocal education resources.
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| July, 2008 |
National Transcript Center (http://www.transcriptcenter.com) Online services to improve the efficiency, reliability, cost, and security of academic transcript exchange.
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Xpeditions (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions) National Geographic maps, lesson plans and activities to support national geography standards in classrooms.
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Great Explorations in Math and Science (http://www.lhsgems.org) Programs and resources to advance inquiry-based elementary school science and math..
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U. S. News/Education (http://www.usnews.com/sections/education) News, teaching and learning activities that connect educators and students to the world.
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| 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.
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LD OnLine (http://ldonline.org) A leading Web site on learning disabilities and ADHD students.
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AdLit (http://www.adlit.org) All about adolescent literacy for parents and educators.
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Achieve.org (http://www.achieve.org) Helping states benchmark academic standards, tests and accountability systems with the best examples in the world.
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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.
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| May, 2008 |
AutoSkill International (http://www.autoskill.com) Intervention software solutions and resources to help at-risk students succeed in reading and math.
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A+ American Education Corporation (http://www.amered.com) Resources from a leading provider of research-based core curriculum software at every level.
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The Children's Partnership (http://www.childrenspartnership.org) Resources for expanding child advocacy to new issues and audiences
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Practical Money Skills for Life (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com) Money management resources for students, parents and educators.
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| April, 2008 |
National Center for Technology Innovation (http://nationaltechcenter.org) Advancing learning for all students, with a special focus on individuals with disabilities.
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Funds For Learning (http://www.fundsforlearning.com) Solutions and support services from a leading E-rate compliance firm.
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Teachscape (http://www.teachscape.com) Professional learning programs to create sustained change in teaching practice and improve student outcomes.
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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.
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| March, 2008 |
Northwest Evaluation Association (http://www.nwea.org) Resources to help districts develop and maintain comprehensive assessment programs to improve instruction and learning.
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The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition (http://wsjclassroom.com) Business, economics and finance resources for students and teachers.
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Cable in the Classroom (http://www.ciconline.org) Fostering the use of cable content and technology to expand and enhance K12 learning.
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National Center for Education Statistics (http://nces.ed.gov) Facts and figures from the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing education-related data.
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International Technology Education Association (http://www.iteaconnect.org) Professional resources to promote and enhance K12 technology education.
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| February, 2008 |
HomeworkSpot (http://www.homeworkspot.com) A comprehensive K12 homework information portal for every curriculum area.
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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.
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ETS (http://www.ets.org) Evaluation resources to help educators find new ways to advance learning through assessments.
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STI (http://www.sti-k12.com) News, information and user conferences from a provider of data management solutions for K12 districts.
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| January, 2008 |
Soliloquy Learning (http://www.soliloquylearning.com) Resources supporting a computer-based reading tutor that develops vocabulary, comprehension and fluency.
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eChalk (http://www.echalk.com) Online communication tools to support teaching, learning and leadership.
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My Learning Tube (http://www.mylearningtube.com) Brief video clips in a variety of K12 content areas.
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TeacherTube (http://www.teachertube.com) An online community for sharing K12 school-related videos.
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| December, 2007 |
Forum on Educational Accountability (http://www.edaccountability.org) Expanding and advancing ideas to improve federal education policy.
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TeachAde (http://www.teachade.com) A social networking site designed specifically for educators.
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School Wishes (http://www.schoolwishes.org) “Wish lists” for supporting local K12 schools with non-cash donations.
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Mathcounts (http://mathcounts.org) A national enrichment, coaching and competition program to promote middle school mathematics.
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Build Green Schools (http://www.buildgreenschools.org) Creating school environments that save energy, resources and money.
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| November, 2007 |
International Baccalaureate (http://www.ibo.org) Programs of international education for a worldwide community of schools.
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Consortium for School Networking (http://www.cosn.org) Initiatives and leadership resources promoting the use of telecommunications to improve K12 education.
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Social Studies School Service (http://socialstudies.com) New and notable Web sites and activities selected by a supplier of supplementary resources.
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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.
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| October, 2007 |
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet (http://yucky.discovery.com) The science behind blackheads, barfing, belching and other kid-appealing topics.
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Google for Educators (http://www.google.com/educators) Tools and information pertinent to teaching, and an online professional community.
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School Nutrition Association (http://www.schoolnutrition.org) Advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of nutrition programs in schools.
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Business Tools for Better Schools (http://www.biztools4schools.org) Resources to engage companies and business organizations in school reform.
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Thinkfinity (http://www.thinkfinity.org) K12 literacy, education and technology resources (formerly called Marco Polo).
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| September, 2007 |
Disability Studies for Teachers (http://www.disabilitystudiesforteachers.org) Lesson plans and materials to integrate disability studies into the curriculum.
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Council for Educational Facility Planners (http://www.cefpi.org) Resources for facilitating creative and responsible planning, design, construction and renovation of schools.
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National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (http://www.edfacilities.org) Information on planning, designing, funding, building, improving, and maintaining schools.
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LibraryThing (http://www.librarything.com) A service for people to catalog their books online, and connect with others interested in the same works.
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| August, 2007 |
ePals (http://www.epals.com) The world's largest K12 online learning community.
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National Association of Elementary School Principals (http://www.naesp.org) Professional resources and services for elementary and middle school administrators.
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The Internet Public Library (http://www.ipl.org) Online education resources and references for young people, selected by library media specialists.
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EduStat Blog (http://www.edustatblog.com) Timely “Web 2.0” technology information for administrators, teachers and parents.
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| 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.
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CNN Education (http://www.cnn.com/education) CNN-sponsored news and information resources for students and teachers.
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PE Central (http://www.pecentral.org) A premier health and physical education site for teachers, parents and students.
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National Association of Secondary School Principals (http://www.nassp.org) Professional resources and services for middle and high school administrators.
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KidsRunning.com (http://www.kidsrunning.com) Creative child-centered educational activities to encourage running, fitness and good health.
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| June, 2007 |
American Association of School Administrators (http://www.aasa.org) Resources to support and develop district leaders for quality public education.
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Funschool (http://funschool.kaboose.com) Interactive online games, activities and curriculum materials for pre-school through grade six
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Academic Benchmarks (http://www.academicbenchmarks.com) Searchable state education standards from a leading provider of K12 alignment tools and services.
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Administrators.Net (http://administrators.net) Online opportunities to network with K12 administrators around the world, and related resources. For testing
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| 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.
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National Center for Technology Planning (http://www.nctp.com) Technology planning resources at school, district, state, regional and national levels.
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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).
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Youth Leadership Initiative (http://www.youthleadership.net) Resources to encourage student interest and participation in the American political process.
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| April, 2007 |
NComputing (http://www.ncomputing.com) Multi-user computing solutions for organizations and schools.
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National Urban Alliance for Effective Education (http://www.nuatc.org) A network of consultants who provide professional development to improve classroom instruction.
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National Association of School Resource Officers (http://www.nasro.org) Resources to help law enforcement officers better serve assigned schools and their communities.
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K12 (http://www.k12.com) Curriculum programs that combine online technology and traditional core content in language arts, math, science, history and the arts.
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Bus Radio (http://www.busradio.com) An interactive site for students from a service that delivers age appropriate programming for school bus commutes.
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| March, 2007 |
Center for Implementing Technology in Education (http://www.cited.org) Curriculum access for special needs students through accomodations and assistive technologies.
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PaySchools (http://www.payschools.com) An online payment processing system for collecting school-related fees.
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My Payment Network (http://www.mypaymentnetwork.com) Online payment services to collect fees for organizations and K12 schools.
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Getting Parents Involved (http://www.gettingparentsinvolved.com) Activities for parents, aides and school volunteers to help increase student achievement.
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| February, 2007 |
Excelsior Software (http://www.excelsiorsoftware.com) Real-time data management and assessment solutions for teachers and administrators.
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Web Dialogues (http://www.webdialogues.net) Online conversations among members of the public, students, content experts and policymakers.
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Pokemon Learning League (http://www.pokemonlearningleague.com) Standards-based interactive animated lessons for elementary schools.
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KidsKnowIt (http://www.kidsknowit.com) Free learning resources developed by teachers, parents and content experts.
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| January, 2007 |
KidsKnowIt Network (http://www.kidsknowit.com) Free learning resources developed by teachers, parents and content experts.
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Teach With Movies (http://www.teachwithmovies.com) K12 lesson plans and learning guides for more than 250 movies.
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Road of Life (http://www.roadoflife.org) Better health decisions for all phases of a child’s life.
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Healthopedia (http://www.healthopedia.com) A medical and health consumer information resource on more than 1,500 topics.
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IWASwondering.org (http://www.iwaswondering.org) A project of the National Academy of Sciences to showcase the accomplishments of women in science.
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| December, 2006 |
RedZee Search (http://www.redzee.com) A “family-safe” online search engine.
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StateMaster (http://www.statemaster.com) A statistical database for comparing U. S. states according to several thousand criteria.
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Project Forum (http://www.projectforum.org) Resources for improving services to children with disabilities, at local, state and national levels.
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What Moves U (http://www.whatmovesu.com) An NFL and American Heart Association sponsored youth program to promote health and physical fitness.
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| November, 2006 |
National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (http://nctaf.org) Creating strong learning communities and supporting professional careers.
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Legal Guide for Bloggers (http://www.eff.org/bloggers) Resources on bloggers' rights from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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Imbee (http://www.imbee.com) A secure social networking and blogging destination for kids.
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eCybermission (http://www.ecybermission.org) A Web-based science, math and technology competition for 6th through 9th grade teams.
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| October, 2006 |
Education Atlas (http://educationatlas.com) A comprehensive guide to education-related Web sites, sorted by content area.
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Education Atlas (http://educationatlas.com) A comprehensive guide to education sites on the Web, sorted by content area.
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VirtualJobShadow.com (http://virtualjobshadow.com) Online career education tools for students and job seekers.
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The Creative Connections Project (http://www.ccproject.org) Linking K-12 classrooms with partner classes in other countries for cross-cultural understanding.
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Teachers Support Network (http://www.teacherssupportnetwork.com) Resources to help school districts recruit and retain high quality teachers.
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Califone (http://www.califone.com) Resources related to the use of digital audio-visual and computer multimedia products in schools.
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| September, 2006 |
Smithsonian Kids (http://smithsonian.kids.us) High-interest educational resources for students to explore and learn online.
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Visual Math Learning (http://www.visualmathlearning.com) Lessons and activities for teaching math concepts through visualization.
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Connect with the Troops (http://www.connectwiththetroops.com) An online project to send messages of support from the classrooms of America.
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AT&T Solutions for Education (http://att.com/edu) Case studies, white papers and solutions targeted to technology challenges in schools.
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| August, 2006 |
UNICEF (http://www.unicef.org) Resources targeted to nurturing and caring for children throughout the world.
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ePALS SchoolBlog (http://schoolblog.epals.com) A safe online place for collaboration among teachers, students and parents.
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Center for Online Educators (http://www.educatoronline.org) Resources to educate, connect, renew and inspire online teachers.
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Podcast Alley (http://www.podcastalley.com) A directory of Podcasts and related resources, including an online forum.
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| July, 2006 |
SchoolSpan (http://www.schoolspan.com) Technology and services for the development and management of K-12 Web sites.
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ASEE Engineering K12 Center (http://www.engineeringk12.org) Resources for K-12 students and educators from the American Society for Engineering Education.
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LearnOutLoud.com (http://www.learnoutloud.com) A searchable online guide to more than 10,000 audio and video learning products.
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BEEweb.org (http://beeweb.org) Multi-player activities for students in spelling, geography and math.
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LearntobeHealthy.org (http://www.learntobehealthy.org) Health science education activities for educators and students.
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| June, 2006 |
Mediasite.com (http://www.mediasite.com) A free search tool to find expert presentations and lectures on thousands of topics.
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CaseNEX (http://www.casenex.com) An online case-based approach to professional development for educators.
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MathDL (http://convergence.mathdl.org) A library of resources for teachers and students from the Mathematical Association of America.
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MySummerCamps.com (http://www.mysummercamps.com) An online directory and guide to summer camps for children and teenagers.
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| May, 2006 |
A9.com Maps (http://maps.a9.com) Interactive online maps with street-level photos for numerous locations.
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Federal Reserve Education (http://www.federalreserveeducation.org) Instructional materials and exhibits on economics, financial education and the Federal Reserve.
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In Motion (http://www.inmotionaame.org) Research and educational materials related to the African-American migration experience.
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Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (http://www.deltakappagamma.org) Professional opportunities and resources from an honorary society for women educators.
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Teacher Leaders Network (http://www.teacherleaders.org) Tools and resources for expert teachers to apply their skills in leadership settings.
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| April, 2006 |
AbbreviationZ (http://www.abbreviationz.com) An online information source for defining acronyms and abbreviations.
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Snopes.com (http://www.snopes.com) An online guide to misinformation, inaccurate rumors and “urban legends.”
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Atomic Learning (http://www.atomiclearning.com) A subscription-based library of Web tutorials for software training and support.
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Textbook Correlations (http://www.textbookcorrelations.com) A database for aligning a publisher’s elementary school products with textbooks and standards.
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| March, 2006 |
Clusty (http://www.clusty.com) An online search tool that displays results in visual content clusters.
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National High School Center (http://www.nationalhighschoolcenter.org) Linking research and resources for better high schools.
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Project 7th Grade (http://www.project7thgrade.org) Resources targeted to reducing drug abuse among middle school students through education and proactive measures.
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Engrade (http://www.engrade.com) Free classroom tools for posting grades, assignments, and attendance records online.
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| February, 2006 |
The National Science Digital Library (http://nsdl.org) Innovative educational resources in science, technology, mathematics and engineering.
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LearningWare (http://www.learningwarek12.com) Unique game-show resources for learning and staff development applications.
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Edline (http://www.edline.com) Online solutions and services to improve the flow of information among parents, students and teachers.
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Library Technology Now (http://librarytechnologynow.org) Technology news and product reviews written by library people for library people.
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| January, 2006 |
Renzulli Learning Systems (http://www.renzullilearningsystems.com) Talent development and enrichment activities matched to student interests and learning styles.
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Promethean (http://www.prometheanworld.com) Interactive whiteboard technology solutions to revolutionize and inspire learning.
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The Boardroom Connection (http://www.boardroomconnection.com) An online forum on leadership through technology innovation.
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SchoolMatters (http://www.schoolmatters.com) Information and analysis about the public schools, for parents, educators and policymakers.
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4GL School Solutions (http://www.4glschools.com) Solutions for managing individualized learning among students who receive special services and interventions.
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| December, 2005 |
The Center for Public Education (http://www.nsba.org/publiced) Refocusing the public debate about schools and the local school board.
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MIT OpenCourseWare (http://ocw.mit.edu) Free access to online materials for hundreds of MIT courses.
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CA Professional Development (http://catraining.com) Online professional development options for teachers and administrators, from Curriculum Associates.
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Spread Firefox (http://www.spreadfirefox.com) Volunteer efforts to promote the Firefox Web browser.
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| November, 2005 |
Accelerated School Administrator Program (http://www.asapportal.com) Resources to prepare teachers and school administrators to be effective leaders and educators.
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SearchEngineWatch (http://searchenginewatch.com) A major information source on Internet search engines and how they work, with statistics, ratings and search techniques.
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The Free Dictionary (http://www.thefreedictionary.com) Dictionaries, encyclopedias and related search tools, with daily news and historical features.
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CyberSmart Curriculum (http://cybersmartcurriculum.org) A free online curriculum empowering K-8 students to use the Internet safely, responsibly and effectively.
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| 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.
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Galeschools.com (http://www.galeschools.com) Education-related resources targeted to students, teachers, administrators, parents and media specialists.
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National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (http://nlvm.usu.edu) A searchable compendium of interactive Web-based activities for K-12 math.
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Weblogg-Ed (http://www.weblogg-ed.com) Reflections and discussions on the use of Weblogs, wikis and related online technologies in K-12 schools.
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National Conference of State Legislatures (http://www.ncsl.org) Research and technical assistance for policymakers on pressing state issues including education.
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| 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.
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Laptopical (http://www.laptopical.com) News, views and reviews related to learning with laptop and notebook computers.
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ScholarshipHelp.org (http://www.scholarshiphelp.org) Information to help students and their families apply for colleges and find financial assistance.
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National Center for Educational Accountability (http://www.nc4ea.org) Improving learning through the effective use of school and student data and identifying best practices.
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| August, 2005 |
Public Schools in the United States (http://www.uspublicschools.com) Contact information for schools in every state, and related community information.
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TQ Source (http://www.tqsource.org) A national information source on teaching quality issues, including teacher preparation, recruitment and retention.
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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.
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Test Prep Review (http://www.testprepreview.com/) Free information on standardized test preparation with practice on scores of tests including the SAT.
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Global Issues Gateway (http://www.gig.org/) Learning resources on global issues arising from geographic and cultural borders.
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| July, 2005 |
Charter School Leadership Council (http://charterschoolleadershipcouncil.org/) Research, projects and issues related to increasing the numbers of charter schools in each state.
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Every Person Influences Children (http://www.epicforchildren.org) Programs to help schools and the community raise responsible and academically successful children.
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Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (http://www.tical.org) Tools and resources to help administrators lead schools and districts to excellence.
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National Education Technology Plan (http://nationaledtechplan.org) News, action steps and success stories for using technology effectively in schools.
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