2005 National Education Summit on High Schools
Organized by the National Governors Association. During the Summit, participants will address recommendations in five broad areas: Restoring value to the high school diploma; Redesigning the American high school; Giving high schools the excellent teachers and principals they need; Setting goals, measuring progress, and holding high schools and colleges accountable; and Streamlining and improving education governance.
Americans for Better Education Survey
Survey data and summary showing public support for the No Child Left Behind law of 2002.
ArtsEdNet
Resource from the J. Paul Getty Trust to support the needs of the K-12 arts education community focused on helping arts educators, teachers, museum educators, and others using the arts in their curriculum.
Community Education Partners (CEP)
Works with communities and school districts to teach disruptive, low-performing kids. Now in Houston, Dallas and Philadelphia.
Council for Basic Education
Independent non-profit, membership organization that promotes a curriculum strong in the basic subjects for all children in the nation's elementary and secondary public schools.
District Bug
Capsule descriptions of each US public school by state and district, with address, phone number, grade levels, and demographics.
ED NCES: Common Core of Data (CCD)
Search for data on school nationwide. Comprehensive, annual, national statistical database of information concerning all public elementary and secondary schools and school districts.
eRate Solutions, LLC
Kansas-based consulting firm assisting schools and libraries in several states with federal E-rate program applications.
Forte International Exchange Association
International non-profit program that places high school exchange students throught the United States. Online application forms for students and host families. In English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Great Schools
Profiles for public, private, and charter schools, by state. Includes tools to search, sort and compare based on test scores, teacher experience, and funding.
Kids 1, Inc.
Private provider of specialized education services for children and youth facing learning, language, and social challenges. Details on locations of day school programs including High Road Schools, High Road Academies, and Sierra Schools.
MathCounts
Nationwide math coaching and competition program for middle school students. Puzzles and problems, registered schools, volunteer network, and discussion forums.
Morgan Quitno Press: Smartest State Award
Annual state ranking of K-12 public education prepared by private research company based on factors such as test scores, expenditures, and student-teacher ratios. Data, methodology, press releases, awards.
National Center for Independent School Renewal
Find a school directory, news, and discussion groups.
National Computational Science Leadership Program
Teacher training initiative from a consortium of universities and research institutes that combine math and science topics with computer technology and graphics software. Online teaching modules, partner institutions, and links.
National Teachers Enhancement Network
Program delivering teaching resources and professional development opportunities through the Internet directly to K-12 science teachers.
PSK.com
Provides public school rankings and ratings based on test results in New York, Florida, California, and many other states. Dated results are free, current results by subscription.
Standard & Poor's School Evaluation Servi
Analytical tools and services including free, web-based reports on school districts for parents, educators, and legislators to make more informed decisions. Overview of services, programs, history, partnerships, and user guides.