ArtsAlive.ca Resources for Parents
Fine Arts, K-12 Education, Performing Arts, School Reports and Statistics
ArtsAlive.ca Resources for Parents
Furthering a child’s music education can be overwhelming for parents with many questions about talent, resources, lessons, instruments, etc. This site provides parents with FAQs on hot topics such as finding a teacher or how to inspire interest in music. Quick links to Canada’s music scene and other national music and cultural sites round out this …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Performing Arts; Education–K-12 Education–Parent Participation
West Virginia Department of Education – Content Standards and Objectives
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
West Virginia Department of Education – Content Standards and Objectives
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of West Virginia. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Minnesota Department of Education K-12 Academic Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Minnesota Department of Education K-12 Academic Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Minnesota. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level for most subjects. Also provides answers to frequently asked questions. Standards available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Learning Connection — Indiana Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Learning Connection — Indiana Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Indiana.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
South Carolina Common Core Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
South Carolina Common Core Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of South Carolina.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction — Wisconsin Academic Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction — Wisconsin Academic Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Wisconsin.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
GED Testing Service
K-12 Education, Regional and Country Information, School Reports and Statistics, South America, Test Preparation
GED Testing Service
Are you thinking about taking the GED exam to earn your high school diploma? This is the official site which can help you learn what to study and what to expect on the test. They also provide information on testing sites worldwide.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Educational Tests & Measurements; School And Homework Help–College–Test Preparation
District of Columbia Public Schools Curriculum Content Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
District of Columbia Public Schools Curriculum Content Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 in the District of Columbia. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level. Standards are available in HTML and PDF format as well as the following languages: English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Amharic.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Delaware Department of Education Recommended Curriculum Content Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Delaware Department of Education Recommended Curriculum Content Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Delaware. Organized by content areas such as English, math, science and more. Standards are available in PDF.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
New York State Education Deparment Core Curriculum
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
New York State Education Deparment Core Curriculum
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of New York. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
NEA – Research Spotlight on Year-Round Schools
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
NEA – Research Spotlight on Year-Round Schools
The National Education Association has provided a comprehensive look at the debate over year-round education. This resource includes links to other websites that offer research regarding student testing results and other information.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Education Reform; Education–Alternative Education–Experimental Methods
Curriki
Asia, K-12 Education, Regional and Country Information, School Reports and Statistics, Teachers and Administrators
Curriki
Community edited resource for educators to find and submit lesson plans, assignments, lectures, and a variety of other educational materials. Covers wide range of subjects and age/grade levels. Searchable.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Educational Technology; Education–Teachers & Administrators–Lesson Planning
School Library Media Research
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
School Library Media Research
The AASL’s refereed research journal assists school library media practitioners in integrating theory and practice, and encourages scholarship and research in the school library media field.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries; Education–K-12 Education
Nebraska Department of Education Curriculum and Instruction
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Nebraska Department of Education Curriculum and Instruction
Academic standards for grades K-12 students in Nebraska. Curriculum is provided for mathematics, reading, writing, science, social studies and history. Standards are available in HTML, PDF, and Microsoft Power Point formats.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Arkansas Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Arkansas Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks
Content standards for K-12 students for the state of Arkansas schools. Curriculum covers English language proficiency, fine arts, foreign language, language arts, library media, math, science, and more. Standards available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Student Assessment
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Student Assessment
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Missouri. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Pennsylvania Department of Education State Education Standards
Education, Games, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education State Education Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Pennsylvania. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as civics, math, science, social studies, etc. Standards are available in HTML, Microsoft Word, and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Small Schools Project
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Small Schools Project
An introduction to the small schools movement, and tools for teachers and administrators who are starting small schools.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Education Reform
Idaho State Department of Education Content Standards with Limits
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Idaho State Department of Education Content Standards with Limits
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Idaho. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Montana Office of Public Instruction – Content Standards and Performance Descriptors
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Montana Office of Public Instruction – Content Standards and Performance Descriptors
K-12 education content standards for the state of Montana. Organized by content areas such as arts, health and physical activity, library media, math, reading, science, social studies, technology, world languages, writing, and more. Standards available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Wyoming Department of Education State Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Wyoming Department of Education State Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Wyoming. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Iowa Department of Education Core Content Standards and Benchmarks
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Iowa Department of Education Core Content Standards and Benchmarks
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Iowa. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as reading, math, science, and more. Standards are available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Learner.org
Education, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Teachers and Administrators, Vocational Education
Learner.org
Educational multimedia resources, some free and some for sale, for teachers and students. Programs available for educational levels from kindergarten all the way through college/adult.
Subject: Education–Higher Education; Education–Teachers & Administrators–Lesson Planning; Education–Teachers & Administrators–Training; Education–K-12 Education
Global Education Database
Education, K-12 Education, Statistics, Vocational Education
Global Education Database
Search for international education statistics from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics and the Demographic and Health Surveys. View indicators for one country, or compare indicators across multiple countries.
Subject: Education–International Education; Education–K-12 Education–School Reports And Statistics
Encyclopedia of Educational Technology
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Encyclopedia of Educational Technology
The EET is a large series of articles utilizing text, pictures, and video, focused on educational technology laid out in a manner similar to a more typical encyclopedia. It is published by San Diego State University.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Educational Technology
Michigan Online Resources for Educators
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Michigan Online Resources for Educators
Building on Merit.edu’s Michigan Teacher Network, MORE provides ???Just in Time??? training through an online interface for K-12 educators based on the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers.”
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
Resources for Storytellers
Early Childhood and Pre-school, K-12 Education, School Reports and Statistics
Resources for Storytellers
From the Center for Children’s Books. Lists of stories for different age groups, plus links to resources on storytelling techniques and educational use.
Subject: Education–Early Childhood And Pre-school; Education–K-12 Education
The Gryphon Award
Book Lists and Awards, K-12 Education, Literature, School Reports and Statistics
The Gryphon Award
From the Center for Children’s Books. “The Gryphon Award of $1,000 is given annually in recognition of an English language work of fiction or non-fiction for which the primary audience is children in Kindergarten through Grade 4.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature–Book Lists & Awards; Education–K-12 Education
Georgia Department of Education Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Georgia Department of Education Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Georgia. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, reading, science, social studies, writing, and more. Standards available in HTML format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
New Hampshire Department of Educations Curriculum Frameworks
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
New Hampshire Department of Educations Curriculum Frameworks
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of New Hampshire. Organized by content areas such as arts, English language arts, math, science, social studies, and world languages. Standards are available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Parents – ED.gov
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Parents – ED.gov
A wealth of information for parents from the U.S. Department of Education. Includes tips for parents and questions for parents to ask about schools.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Parent Participation
The Education Trust
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
The Education Trust
An organization that focuses on high academic achievement for all students with an emphasis on partnerships between colleges and K-12. This site provides reports, presentations, standards and other information on the latest advancements in schools.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Education Reform
No Child Left Behind
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
No Child Left Behind
Detailed information on the landmark U.S. education reform passed in 2002 . This site from the U.S. Department of Education includes an overview of the act, statistics, guides, FAQ and much more.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Education Reform; Education–K-12 Education–Government Policy
Parent Involvement in Education ??? Connect for Kids
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Parent Involvement in Education ??? Connect for Kids
“Learn how schools, businesses and community members can play a role in helping parents ensure their children’s success in school.??? Resources on the site address how parents can help their children develop as learners, work on their homework, and prepare for going back to school. Other information focuses on how parents can get involved in the cl …
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Parent Participation
Partnership for Learning
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Partnership for Learning
Partnership for Learning ???helps schools and communities work together to boost learning from birth through the transition to college. The Partnership publishes reports, conducts trainings, and coordinates programs as a non-position-taking collaborative resource.??? Site provides access to these reports and guides of particular value to parents of …
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Parent Participation
Reading Online
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Literacy, Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Vocational Education
Reading Online
Reading Online is an electronic journal focused on literacy education. “The journal is intended to serve literacy educators working at all levels…Reading Online serves as a…forum for interaction and exchange among [those who are] interested in the broadly defined field of literacy education.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy; Education–K-12 Education
Educational CyberPlayGround
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Educational CyberPlayGround
Directory of web sites for K-12 schools and school districts, organized by state, grade level, and school type.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
U.S. Education Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Teachers and Administrators, Vocational Education
U.S. Education Standards
Education World presents the objectives of the voluntary National Education Standards for the major subject areas. This site allows educators to stay abreast of the current efforts being made in the area of National Standards.
Subject: Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education
Occupational Therapy Plan
Early Childhood and Pre-school, K-12 Education, School Reports and Statistics
Occupational Therapy Plan
Provides activities and lessons for children based on specific skills and materials. Although directed towards use in occupational therapy, this site is especially good for parents and teachers who are looking for craft ideas.
Subject: Education–Early Childhood And Pre-school; Education–K-12 Education; Fun Stuff–Fun Stuff Resources For Parents & Teachers
Pennsylvania Department of Education – Standards Alligned System – Materials and Resources
K-12 Education, School Reports and Statistics, Teachers and Administrators
Pennsylvania Department of Education – Standards Alligned System – Materials and Resources
Includes materials and resources on “four major content areas (mathematics, science, social studies, reading-writing-speaking-listening)” for grades K-12.
Subject: Education–Teachers & Administrators–Lesson Planning; Education–K-12 Education
I Need a Pencil
K-12 Education, School Reports and Statistics
I Need a Pencil
Free SAT prep designed to improve scores by providing material in an interesting and uniquely structured manner. Registration and log in required.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Educational Tests & Measurements; School And Homework Help–College–Test Preparation
Keep Schools Safe
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Keep Schools Safe
Provides resources for students, parents, and schools on successful strategies and programs and a directory to related sites.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
Textbook Revolution
Adult Education, Education, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Textbook Revolution
Links to free textbooks covering a wide range of subjects. Textbooks can be downloaded as pdf files or viewed online as e-books. Textbook Revolution may not have books for your specific course, but the information can be used to supplement formal coursework.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Education–Higher Education; Education–K-12 Education
Relate Magazine
Education, Fashion and Style, K-12 Education, Reading and Writing, Sports, Sports, Entertainment, and Arts, Zines
Relate Magazine
Magazine for teenage girls, focusing on fashion, beauty, friendship, entertainment, non-denominational faith. Promotes self-esteem.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Fashion; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Fashion And Style; Reading And Writing–Zines–Girls
Frequently Asked Embarrassing Questions (FAEQs)
Education, Health and Sexuality, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Sex, Teachers and Administrators
Frequently Asked Embarrassing Questions (FAEQs)
Resources for teens dealing with embarrassing, sensitive, and/or controversial issues.
Subject: Health And Sexuality
The Lilypad
Education, Fine Arts, K-12 Education, Myths and Fables, Picture Books, Reading Zone, Short Stories, Stories in Spanish
The Lilypad
Subject: Reading Zone–Short Stories; Reading Zone–Picture Books; Reading Zone–Myths & Fables
Council of the Great City Schools
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Council of the Great City Schools
CGCS is an information and advocacy organization of large urban public schools. Read current and past issues Urban Educator, and browse reports and data on inner-city schools, the achievement gap, bilingual education, professional development, education leadership, school finance, and statistical trends.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
Teachers@Work
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Teachers@Work
Reviews and ratings of “over 1,500 of the best Internet sites for educators.” The excellent reviews are written with educators in mind, and sites are rated based on content, presentation, and age level. Browse by school subject, or use the search feature.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
Council of Chief State School Officers
Education, K-12 Education, Teachers and Administrators, Vocational Education
Council of Chief State School Officers
Maintained by the national nonprofit organization representing public officials who serve as elementary and secondary education department heads. Provides information on current policy issues, resources for school reform, collaboration, and professional development.
Subject: Education–Education News; Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education
Educational Vital Signs
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Statistics, Vocational Education
Educational Vital Signs
Education Vital Signs is a compendium of key education statistics and trends for K-12 schools nationwide. It is published each year as a print and online supplement to the American School Board Journal. It includes state-by-state statistics, such as teacher salaries, per-pupil expenditures, and also reports and articles on many important school t …
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–School Reports And Statistics
Thinkfinity
K-12 Education, School Reports and Statistics, Teachers and Administrators
Thinkfinity
Contains educational resources for K-12 students, teachers, parents, and after-school programs. There are nine content partners that can be searched by keyword, subject, resource type, and/or grade level. It is also searchable by themes or subject areas.
Subject: Education–Teachers & Administrators–Lesson Planning; Education–K-12 Education; Teachers & Parents Corner–Lesson Planning; Reference–Reference Resources For Teachers & Parents; School And Homework Help–Homework Help
Utah Education Network – K-12 Core Curriculum
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Utah Education Network – K-12 Core Curriculum
K-12 content standards for the state of Utah. Organized by grade level and content areas such as language arts, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in HTML format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Education for Enterprise
K-12 Education, School Reports and Statistics, Teachers and Administrators
Education for Enterprise
Need ideas for incorporating real world, practical lessons into classes and curriculum? Check out this site; although designed specifically for integration into the New Zealand curriculum, teachers from all over will find the ideas and resources useful and applicable.
Subject: Education–Teachers & Administrators–Lesson Planning; Education–K-12 Education
Web English Teacher
K-12 Education, School Reports and Statistics, Teachers and Administrators
Web English Teacher
Provides a wealth of resources for English teachers to use in the classroom in teaching literature, grammar, reading, writing, journalism, drama, and other topics.
Subject: Education–Teachers & Administrators–Lesson Planning; Education–K-12 Education
State of Vermont Department of Education Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
State of Vermont Department of Education Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Vermont. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in Microsoft Word, PDF, and Rich Text format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Virginia. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
State of Washington Office of Public Instruction State Essential Academic Learning Environments
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
State of Washington Office of Public Instruction State Essential Academic Learning Environments
Education content standards for grades K-10 for the state of Washington. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Mississippi Department of Education K12 Curriculum Framework
Education, Games, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Mississippi Department of Education K12 Curriculum Framework
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Mississippi. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Tennessee Department of Education Curriculum Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Tennessee Department of Education Curriculum Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Tennessee. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in HTML and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Texas Education Agency Essential Knowledge and Skills
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Texas Education Agency Essential Knowledge and Skills
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Texas. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in HTML and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
South Dakota Department of Education Content Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
South Dakota Department of Education Content Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of South Dakota. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Michigan Department of Education K-12 Curriculum and Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Michigan Department of Education K-12 Curriculum and Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Michigan. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Oregon Department of Education Education Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Oregon Department of Education Education Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Oregon. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Curriculum Frameworks
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Curriculum Frameworks
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Massachusetts. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Kentucky Deparment of Education Student Performance Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Kentucky Deparment of Education Student Performance Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Kentucky. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as arts, humanities, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Oklahoma State Department of Education Priority Academic Student Skills
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Oklahoma State Department of Education Priority Academic Student Skills
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Oklahoma. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in HTML and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Maine Department of Education Learning Results
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Maine Department of Education Learning Results
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Maine. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Standards, Instruction, and Student Assessment
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Standards, Instruction, and Student Assessment
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Rhode Island. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Louisiana Department of Education Content Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Louisiana Department of Education Content Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Louisiana. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Kansas State Department of Education Curricular Standards, Resources and Model Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Kansas State Department of Education Curricular Standards, Resources and Model Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Kansas. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
School of Improvement in Maryland – Voluntary State Curriculum
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
School of Improvement in Maryland – Voluntary State Curriculum
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Maryland. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Florida Department of Education Curriculum and Instruction
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Florida Department of Education Curriculum and Instruction
Education content standards for grades K-12 in the state of Florida. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as math, reading, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Hawaii State Department of Education Content and Performance Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Hawaii State Department of Education Content and Performance Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Hawaii. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in PDF, Microsoft Word, and HTML.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction State Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction State Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of North Dakota. Provides the academic standards and proficiences set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
New Mexico Public Education Department Educational Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
New Mexico Public Education Department Educational Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of New Mexico. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Content standards are available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
North Carolina State Board of Education Extended Content Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
North Carolina State Board of Education Extended Content Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 in North Carolina. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, and more. Standards are available in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Ohio Department of Education Curriculum Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Ohio Department of Education Curriculum Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Ohio. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Illinois State Board of Education Learning Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Illinois State Board of Education Learning Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Illinois. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students in seven core areas: English, fine arts, foreign language, physical development and health, math, science, social emotional learning, and social science. Standards available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Connecticut State Department of Education Curriculum Content Areas
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Connecticut State Department of Education Curriculum Content Areas
Education content standards for grades K-12 in the state of Connecticut. Organized by content areas such as agriculture, arts, health, language arts, math, science, world languages, and more. Standards are available in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PDF formats.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Arizona Department of Education K-12 Content Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Arizona Department of Education K-12 Content Standards
K-12 education content standards for the state of Arizona. Organized by grade level and content areas such as arts, health and physical activity, language, math, science, social studies, technology, and workplace skills. Standards available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
New Jersey Department of Education Core Curriculum Content Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
New Jersey Department of Education Core Curriculum Content Standards
Education content standards for grades K-12 in the state of New Jersey. Organized by content areas such as career education, language arts, science, visual arts, world languages. Standards available in PDF or HTML format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Colorado Department of Education Office of Standards and Assessments
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Colorado Department of Education Office of Standards and Assessments
Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Colorado. Organized by content areas such as civics, dance, foreign language, history, math, music, science, theater, and more. Standards available in HTML and PDF format. Frameworks provided as well as information on national standards.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Nevada Department of Education Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Nevada Department of Education Standards
Academic content standards for grades K-12 for the state of Nevada. Organized by content areas such as arts, careers, technology, foreign language, health and physical education, math, pre-kindergarten, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in PDF or HTML format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Content Standards
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Content Standards
K-12 content standards for the state of Alaska. Organized by grade level and content areas such as language arts, math, science, social studies, and more. Site also provides information on standards for quality schools, teachers, etc. Standards available in PDF format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
Alabama Department of Education Learning Exchange
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Alabama Department of Education Learning Exchange
K-12 content standards for the state of Alabama. Organized by grade level and content areas such as language arts, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in HTML format.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–U.S. State Standards
TeacherNet
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
TeacherNet
Education news, information on government policies, articles, discussion forums, lessons plans, and more from the United Kingdom???s Department for Education and Skills.
Subject: Education–International Education; Education–K-12 Education
Afterschool Alliance
Biographies, Education, Gender and Sexuality, K-12 Education, Mathematics, Vocational Education
Afterschool Alliance
Research and news on afterschool programs, and tools on funding, advocacy, and media relations for program organizers.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
After-School Program Toolkit
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
After-School Program Toolkit
Information for practitioners on designing and sustaining effective after-school programs.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
Center for Public Education
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Center for Public Education
This joint initiative of the National School Boards Association and National School Boards Foundation offers articles about public schools, guides to current education issues, a glossary of education terms, and summaries of recent research.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
Forum for Education and Democracy
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Forum for Education and Democracy
Articles, research reports, and blog posts on public education reform issues by the conveners of the Forum, who include Deborah Meier, Theodore Sizer, and Linda Darling-Hammond.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Education Reform
National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing
Browse policy briefs and recent research reports; download resources on evaluation and assessment for parents and teachers; look up unfamiliar terms in the glossary.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Educational Tests & Measurements
SCHOOL: The Story of American Public Education
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
SCHOOL: The Story of American Public Education
Learn about the history of public education in the United States by browsing profiles of key innovators, viewing a gallery of archival photographs, and reading essays on school choice, bilingual education, and testing.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
School Redesign Network
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
School Redesign Network
Resources on effective school design, small school research, and guidelines on how to go from big to small for practitioners, scholars, and policymakers.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Education Reform
ECS StateNotes
Education, Government, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
ECS StateNotes
Provided by the Education Commission of the States, this site is a portal to the administrative statutes, codes and policies for all 50 states.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Government Policy
State Policies for Charter Schools
Education, Government, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
State Policies for Charter Schools
Provided by the Education Commission of the States, this site is a database of the charter school policies in the states that allow these schools.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Government Policy
Digest of Education Statistics
Education, K-12 Education, Statistics, Vocational Education
Digest of Education Statistics
A compilation of American education statistics. Information includes number of schools, number of teachers, enrollment rates, finance information and a host of other tables and charts.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–School Reports And Statistics
Family Education: Standardized Tests
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Family Education: Standardized Tests
From the Family Education Network, this site has information about standardized tests. It includes articles, ways to get ready, tips, and practice questions for elementary through high school.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Educational Tests & Measurements
4Tests.com
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
4Tests.com
Limited but free online practice tests from Barron’s Educational Series for ACT, SAT, GED and more. Also provided are study guides to help prepare for the tests. Along with the free tests and guides, there are also links to additional resources, usually books and CD-Roms for purchase, about each test.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Educational Tests & Measurements
Educational Technology News
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Educational Technology News
A blog published Ray Schroeder, the director of the Office of Technology & Enhanced Learning at University of Illinois-Springfield. Mr. Schroeder publishes relevant news he finds in the areas of educational technologies, education, and online learning.
Subject: Education Blogs; Education–K-12 Education–Educational Technology; Education Blogs
Project Appleseed
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Project Appleseed
Project Appleseed is devoted to getting parents involved and volunteering in order to improve their public schools. This site has a parental involvement pledge for parents to formalize their commitment to working with their child’s school.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Parent Participation
PTO Today
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
PTO Today
PTO Today is a resource for parent-teacher organizations. This site includes ideas on how to improve your group, fundraising, and increase involvement in your school. Also has useful peer-to-peer message boards.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Parent Participation
National Network of Partnership Schools
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
National Network of Partnership Schools
Established by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the NNPS provide partnership program information to help educators and parents develop productive school-family-community involvement.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Parent Participation
Great Lakes Center for Education Research & Practice
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Great Lakes Center for Education Research & Practice
The GLC focuses on identifying and utilizing empirically sound research to analyze initiatives and reports on public education. This includes serving as a “watchdog” on quality and standards for research and reports from think tanks, such as the CATO Institute and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Education Reform
RAND Education
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
RAND Education
Since the 1970s, this research organization has conducted empirical studies and analysis on education and the effectiveness of reforms, such as charter schools and class size reduction.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Education Reform
Annenberg Institute for School Reform
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Annenberg Institute for School Reform
An independent center located at Brown University, this institute is focused on improving the conditions and outcomes of schools, particularly in urban communities or serving disadvantaged children.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Education Reform
NEA: No Child Left Behind
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
NEA: No Child Left Behind
This site, from the National Education Association (the U.S.’s largest education organization), gives the NEA’s views and news regarding the education reform act, No Child Left Behind.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Education Reform; Education–K-12 Education–Government Policy
AOL@School
Education, K-12 Education, Teachers and Administrators, Vocational Education
AOL@School
Directory of online education resources for K-12 teachers and students, including reference materials, classroom tools, lesson plans, technology tips, and current education news.
Subject: Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE)
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE)
NCPIE advocates for the involvement of parents and families in their children’s education, and fosters relationships between home, school, and community to enhance the education of young people in the U.S. ???NCPIE was founded in 1980, at the initiative of what was then the National School Volunteer Program (now National Association for Partners i …
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Parent Participation
Parent Involvement ??? PTA
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Parent Involvement ??? PTA
Site provides tips for parents on opportunities to get involved in their children???s education. The site is organized into the following sections: Help Your Child Succeed (for example, setting expectations), Parent Talk (for example, 100 Ways for Parents to Become involved in Their Child???s Education guide), Health & Safety (School Safety and Sec …
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Parent Participation
Pathways to School Improvement
Education, K-12 Education, Statistics, Teachers and Administrators, Vocational Education
Pathways to School Improvement
Pathways synthesizes research, policy, and best practices on issues critical to educators engaged in school improvement, such as assessment, at-risk students, family & community, instruction, leadership, literacy, mathematics & science, policy, professional development, and technology in education, as well as access to archived favorites.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Education Reform; Education–K-12 Education–Educational Technology; Education–K-12 Education–Educational Tests & Measurements; Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education–Parent Participation; Education–K-12 Education–School Reports And Statistics
FAPE
Education, K-12 Education, Special Education, Vocational Education
FAPE
???The Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) project is a strong partnership that aims to improve the educational outcomes for children with disabilities. It links families, advocates, and self-advocates to communicate the new focus of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The project represents the needs of 6 mi …
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Parent Participation; Education–Special Education
Education World
Education, K-12 Education, Teachers and Administrators, Vocational Education
Education World
Search the web using this education-specific search engine; find lesson plans; browse employment listings; read articles on current K-12 education issues and professional development.
Subject: Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education
SchulWeb
K-12 Education, School Reports and Statistics
SchulWeb
SchulWeb allows users to search for primary and secondary German schools located all over the world. The listing for each school has a link to their homepage, a link for contact information about the school, and in some cases a link to the school’s newspaper. Also available in German, French, or Russian.
Subject: Germany; Education–International Education; Regional & Country Information–Europe–Germany–German Social Life & Customs; Education–K-12 Education
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
K-12 Education, School Reports and Statistics, Teachers and Administrators
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
“Research-based resources for systemic school improvement, including reports, products, and databased developed in-house and links with the other nine RELs and their products. REL products and services are addressed primarily to educators, education administrators, and education policymakers and focus on practical applications of education research …
Subject: Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education–Government Policy
Education Travel Magazine
Education, Education, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Education Travel Magazine
“Education Travel Magazine is read by professional student recruiters in over 100 countries worldwide. It is the only magazine written specifically for student recruiters who supply schools, colleges and universities with international students.”
Subject: Education–Higher Education–Faculty & Administration; Education–K-12 Education
Catholic Teachers Gazette
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Teachers and Administrators, Vocational Education
Catholic Teachers Gazette
The Catholic Teachers Gazette is a British serial that consists only of teacher vacancies plus the occasional short article of interest. During the Spring and Summer terms, it is also sent to all colleges and university departments offering an initial teacher training course.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology–Faiths & Denominations–Christianity–Christian Denominations & Sects–Roman Catholic Church; Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education
www4teachers
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
www4teachers
“For teachers powering learning with technology. www4teachers provides a space where educators and others with a stake in K-12 education can come to encounter new ideas about technology’s role in education, express their opinions and share experiences, get and give moral support, and be inspired and educated by other teachers’ narratives about us …
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
Teacher Magazine
Education, Education, Education News, K-12 Education, Teachers and Administrators, Vocational Education
Teacher Magazine
A national print and online magazine dedicated to the issues and needs of K-12 teachers.
Subject: Education–Education News; Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education
SuperKids Educational Software Review
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
SuperKids Educational Software Review
“Provides unbiased reviews of childrens software, by parents, teachers and kids.”
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
The Networker
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
The Networker
“Link between the families and schools of Connecticut.”
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
Journal of Technology Education
Computers and Internet, Education, Education, Electronics, Internet, K-12 Education, System Administration
Journal of Technology Education
“The Journal of Technology Education provides a forum for scholarly discussion on topics relating to technology education…In addition, the Journal publishes book reviews, editorials, guest articles, comprehensive literature reviews, and reactions to previously published articles.” Past issues are fully available for downloading using the PDF form …
Subject: Computers & Internet; Science & Technology–Electronics; Education–K-12 Education
Interact Magazine
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Mathematics, Vocational Education
Interact Magazine
This online magazine features math-related articles and problems for a wide range of users.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education; Science & Technology–Mathematics
FROM NOW ON – The Educational Technology Journal
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
FROM NOW ON – The Educational Technology Journal
“Published since 1991, FNO explores the challenge of introducing new technologies to schools. Recent issues have included coverage of staff development strategies, program asesssment,Internet policies, electronic books, libraries of the future, technology pla”
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
From Now On
Education, Education, Education News, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
From Now On
“From Now On – The Educational Technology Journal is a Web-based “ZINE” published online since 1991. This journal argues for increased commitment to professional development along with networks to support student exploration and reasoning.”
Subject: Education–Education News; Education–K-12 Education
eSchool News
Computer Science, Information Systems Management (IS), K-12 Education
eSchool News
“The online companion to the K-12 decision maker’s technology & Internet newspaper.”
Subject: Education–Education News; Computers & Internet–Computer Science–Information Systems Management (IS); Education–K-12 Education
eSchool News Online
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
eSchool News Online
Published monthly during the school year, this magazine focuses on K-12 educational technology describing itself as ” the K-12 decision maker’s technology and internet newspaper”.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
Electronic School
Computers and Internet, Computers and Internet News, Education, Education, Internet, K-12 Education, System Administration, Teachers and Administrators
Electronic School
Electronic magazine highlighting news and issues in the use of technology in public education. Chronicles technological change in the classroom, interprets education issues in a digital world, and offers advice for teachers and administrators.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education
Education World
Education, Education, Education News, K-12 Education, Teachers and Administrators, Vocational Education
Education World
Education World is a periodical published in both print and electronic formats. The magazine addresses current educational issues. The online site includes many educational Internet resources.
Subject: Education–Education News; Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education
Creative Classroom
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Creative Classroom
“Hands-on, activity magazine for elementary teachers.”
Subject: Education–K-12 Education
The Concord Review
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
The Concord Review
“Exemplary essays by high school students of history from twenty countries.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History; Education–K-12 Education
Catalyst: Voices of Chicago School Reform
Education, Education, K-12 Education, North America, Vocational Education
Catalyst: Voices of Chicago School Reform
“CATALYST: Voices of Chicago School Reform is an independent newsmagazine created in 1990 to document, analyze and support school-improvement efforts in the Chicago Public Schools. MISSION: (1) Help readers understand the complex history of Chicago’s public schools and place current efforts in their historical context; (2) Identify the critical pol …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Eastern (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin); Education–K-12 Education
American School Board Journal
Education, Education, K-12 Education, Teachers and Administrators, Vocational Education
American School Board Journal
“American School Board Journal chronicles change, interprets issues, and offers readers […] practical advice on a broad range of topics pertinent to school governance and management, policy making, student achievement, and the art of school leadership. In addition, regular departments cover education news, school law, research, and new books.”
Subject: Education–Teachers & Administrators; Education–K-12 Education
Microsoft Education – Lesson Plans
K-12 Education, School Reports and Statistics, Teachers and Administrators
Microsoft Education – Lesson Plans
“Looking for some great ideas on how to integrate technology into your curriculum? Search our lesson plans, and explore the resources below.” Lesson plans here can be searched by grade level, theme, or learning area.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Educational Technology; Education–Teachers & Administrators
Community Learning Network
K-12 Education, School Reports and Statistics
Community Learning Network
“The Community Learning Network WWW home page is designed to help K-12 teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. It has over 265 menu pages with more than 5,800 annotated links to free resources on educational WWW sites — all organized within an intuitive structure. Since September of 1996, visitors from 165 different countries have mad …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Education–K-12 Education–Educational Technology
Harnessing the Power of the Web
Education, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
Harnessing the Power of the Web
Global SchoolNet is a non-profit, public service organization that focuses on using communications technologies to support learning. This site gives K-12 teachers suggestions on how to incorporate the Web into student-centered, project-based learning.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Educational Technology
Global SchoolNet
Computers and Internet, Education, Internet, K-12 Education, System Administration
Global SchoolNet
The Global SchoolNet Foundation is a nonprofit organization and “a major contributor to the philosophy, design, culture and content of Internet-based learning.” Provides outstanding resources for teachers on harnessing the power of the internet to promote online collaborative learning in the classroom.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Education–K-12 Education