ACT, Inc.The organization responsible for the American College Test, required for admission to the public colleges in the majority of states; manages other tests and programs, too. http://www.act.org |
Division of Student AssessmentTexas Education Agency official site. Information on the TAAS and end-of-course examinations. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment |
National Campaign to Prevent TeenNon-profit organization with a mission to prevent teen pregnancy by supporting values and stimulating actions that are consistent with a pregnancy-free adolescence. http://www.teenpregnancy.org |
Education Week on the WebWeekly news on American education issues. Searchable archives. http://www.edweek.org |
National Adult Literacy Database (NALD)"NALD is Canada`s adult literacy information network. NALD is the one-stop centre for information on adult literacy programs, resources, services and activities in Canada. NALD also provides links with other services and databases across North America http://www.nald.ca |
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF)America`s largest non-profit children`s and family literacy organization. http://www.rif.org |
Barksdale Reading InstituteDesigned to dramatically improve the reading skills of children through a systematic and direct implementation of a research-based reading reform model. http://bri.olemiss.edu |
The National Assessment of EducationalThe "Nation`s Report Card" since 1969, assessments have been conducted on national samples of schools periodically in major subject areas. http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard |
Center for Education ReformAdvocacy, statistics, resources and guidance on education reform issues and action at the school, district, state and national levels, from School Choice, charter schools, and educational entrepreneurialism to high academic standards, teacher http://edreform.com |
MiddleWeb: Exploring Middle SchoolLinks, resources, and original reporting for middle school teachers, parents, and others interested in raising student achievement and reforming middle grades education. Weekly diaries reveal the real work of middle grades teachers. http://www.middleweb.com |
Mid-continent Research for Education andOrganization advocating standards-based school improvement programs. Includes news, issues information, research findings and curriculum materials. http://www.mcrel.org |
PrairieNet Community NetworkThe PrairieNet organization attempts to decrease the size of the digital divide by offering technology-based classes. http://www.prairienet.org |
National Institute for LiteracyDescriptions of and pointers to the programs, services, activities, publications, and legislative efforts of this independent federal agency that links the literacy field to state and federal lawmakers. http://www.nifl.gov |
OECD PISA OnlineThe new Programme for International Student Assessment of the OECD, involves dozens of countries testing their 15 year olds` skills and knowledge as they approach the end of compulsory education. http://www.pisa.oecd.org |
East Side Adult EducationThe East Side Adult Education Program will provide a learning environment which fosters student success, encourages life-long education, and meets changing community needs. http://aenet.esuhsd.org |
Rethinking SchoolsA nonprofit, independent publisher of educational materials. Advocates the reform of elementary and secondary education, with a strong emphasis on issues of equity and social justice. http://www.rethinkingschools.org |
Room To ReadServes children in Nepal and Vietnam, and was founded on the belief that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and taking control of one`s own life. http://www.roomtoread.org |
National Center for Fair and OpenA nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to preventing the misuse of standardized tests. http://www.fairtest.org |
Teaching ToleranceServes as a clearinghouse of information about anti-bias programs and activities being implemented in schools across the country. http://www.tolerance.org/teach |
National Center for Family LiteracyDetails about initiatives, research and statistics on literacy, newsletter, projects, a FAQ, press releases, and links to community programs. http://www.famlit.org |
College Entrance Examination BoardOrganization representing hundreds of colleges responsible for the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), the Advanced Placement (AP) program, and various equity efforts. http://www.collegeboard.org |