Annotated Web links, academically oriented and other, on the subject of Education. Covers elementary and secondary education primarily, and from a teacher's perspective mostly though not exclusively.
For Art and Music Education, check out the Visual Arts and Music guides respectively.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence Brings together the teaching and educational resources from the government agencies. You never know what you'll find- lesson plans, online tutorials, activities, galleries, and more!
Education section of the Argus Clearinghouse contains guides to Adult Education; Art Education; Biology, Chemistry Education; International Education (US, Australia, Canada); Distance Education; Educational Technology; Math, Science Education; and others. The Argus Clearinghouse is the premier collection of subject-arranged Internet guides. The Argus Clearinghouse was established by University of Michigan librarians in 1993 as the Clearinghouse for Subject-Oriented Internet Resource Guides, and it is presently maintained by Argus Associates. Each site on the over 1,000 guides is rated according to set criteria, and each broad subject section can be searched using your own words.
History/Social Studies Web Site for K-12 Teachers The purpose of this site is to help educators use the Internet for learning and teaching. The site contains extensive annotated links to sites about archaeology, humanities, art, resources for writers, government, American and European history, media, educational resources for parents, diversity resources, and K-12 resources (300 sites). Maintained by Dennis Boals, UWM.
The Internet Projects Registry is a registry of collaborative online learning projects from schools of all levels (preschool through college) around the world. Produced by the nonprofit organization Global SchoolNet Foundation.
International Reading Association Links and information devoted to literacy issues worldwide for all ages. Intended for a wide audience, including educators, psychologists, students, and parents.
Gutman Library, Harvard Graduate School of Education. In addition to highlighting the library's own collections of educational materials going back to the early 1800's (textbooks, curricula, teacher education, etc.), the Web Sites for Educators section contains a great wealth of education-related Web links.
The Educator's Reference Desk From the Information Institute of Syracuse. Includes over 2,000 lesson plans, over 3,000 links to other online education resources, and a growing question/answer archive.
Social Statistics Briefing Room The White House provides links to information compiled by Federal agencies in the areas of education, demographics, health and crime.
Digest of Education Statistics (1990-present) Over 400 statistical tables available through a subject index, covering American education from kindergarten through graduate school. From the National Center for Education Statistics. (The Library has the full 2000 edition in the Reference collection, REF L 111 .A6)
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators List of sites on the Internet for enhancing curriculum. The subjects include art and literature, history and social sciences, mathematics, science, vocational education, and world cultures and regions. there is also a guide to Internet search engines and a few slide shows.
Beyond Bio 101: The Transformation of Undergraduate Biology Online edition of report by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Describes how science education is changing on college campuses. Directed at biology faculty and other science educators at colleges and universities. Features information on undergraduate programs, curricula, testing, the electronic laboratory, and scholarly research. (Chr.H.Ed. 11/8/96) Brief case histories from many named institutions.
The Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character As reviewed by the ALA, "Created by the Boston University School of Education with support from the Full Circle Family Foundation, this site dedicates itself to 'helping teachers, administrators, and parents build good character in today's students and tomorrow's leaders.'" "The site offers research and resources links, curriculum resoures, professional development opportunities, graduate study information, networking links, and publications for further reading."
The Literacy Web As reviewed by the ALA, this site "offers an extensive collection of online li8teracy-related materials covering a full range of topics from assessment to technology, along with curriculum links for preschoolers through adults, including ESL. Online reserach materials, professional associations, and some commercial materials are found on other menus." Check out the site map.
MarcoPolo: Internet content for the classroom As reviewed by the ALA, "Sponsored by a consortium of national educational organizations, state agencies, and the MarcoPolo Foundation, this site claims to offer the 'highest quality standards-based Internet content and professional development to K-12 teachers and students throughout the United States.' This site is organized into three categories: teacher resources, professional development, and state network."
Web English teacher As reviewed by the ALA, "Web English Teacher claims to offer the best of K-12 English/Language Arts online teaching resources."
National Center for Early Development & Learning As reviewed by the ALA, "Based at the University of North Carolina, this handsome and vaulable resource addresses isues and research related to the 'cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from birth through age eight.'"
About Censorship & Banned Books as well as about censorship efforts relative to school curricula.
