US Department of Education
Doe: Bilingual Education Act of 1968 (Original Text)
The original text of the 1968 legislation is available at this site.
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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
The state breaks down the major categories of "Programs and Services," "Resources," "Grants," "State Standards," and "Education Legislation" into a wide variety of sub-headings. These provide detailed information to parents, teachers,...
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Oregon Education Association
This state affiliate of the National Education Association provides information on the organization, its membership and benefits, and legislative initiatives, and provides links to other state and national teacher and parent sites.
US Department of Education
U.s. Dept. Of Education: Office of Education Technology
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology develops national policy and implements this policy through department-wide educational technology programs. Content includes budget and legislation information,...
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National Association for Bilingual Education
This is NABE, the National Association for Bilingual Education. The site includes news, information, competitions, links, and resources.
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Education Minnesota: Home
This state organization affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association, and AFL-CIO provides information on the organization, its membership and benefits, legislative initiatives, and offers tips for...
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The National Education Association Rhode Island (Neari)
This state affiliate of the National Education Association provides information on the organization, its membership and benefits, and legislative initiatives, and provides links to other state and national parent and educational sites.
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Hawaii Department of Education: Homepage
Plenty of information here at the Hawaii Department of Education to enlighten both teachers and parents. In addition to the expected links to such areas as test scores, school goals and philosophy, and job opportunities, you will find...
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California Association for Bilingual Education
This site has won awards for its promotion of bilingual education within the state of California. Here it provides information on the board members, legislative updates, publications, job opportunites, and a variety of other related...
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The South Carolina Education Association
This state affiliate of the National Education Association provides information on the organization, its membership and benefits, and legislative initiatives.
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Wyoming Education Association (Wea)
This state affiliate of the National Education Association provides information on the organization, its membership and benefits, and legislative initiatives, and provides links to other state and national sites.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Ivory Wars
A lesson plan that examines the trade in ivory tusks from African elephants. Students research the problem, learn about legislation that surrounds the issue, and find out about the economics of the ivory trade as well as the impact on...
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Supreme Court Rules on School Desegregation
This thoughtful unit explores the history of school desegregation legislation, including a discussion of the impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education decisions. A six-week plan of lessons, along with other sample...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Civil Rights Special Collection
Multimedia collection of video, primary text documents and audio on Civil Rights, especially Brown vs. Board of Education.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Should Education or Occupation Factor Into Insurance Rates?
Educators will discuss with class whether insurance rates should be influenced by the level of education a person as completed or what their occupation is. Is this ethical? Choose a stance and write to the local legislators.
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Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education
Learn about the organization and legislative initiatives, locate job openings in the field, and find links to other resources for the gifted.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: u.s. Senate Mulls Over Bankruptcy Legislation
During the week of September 20, 1998, the US Senate agreed to debate a bill (S 1301), intended to make it more difficult for people of means to use bankruptcy to walk away from debt. Those who could pay at least 20 percent of their...
Digital History
Digital History: The Great Society and the Drive for Black Equality
Read about President Lyndon Johnson's vision for the Great Society. See how the programs instituted were focused on lifting the poor from poverty, especially African Americans. Included were laws to increase civil rights and voting...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: Truman Announces Fair Deal Program January 5, 1949
President Harry S. Truman presented his ideas for a Fair Deal in his State of the Union address in 1949. Read about his plans for extending the progressive legislation that had its start in Roosevelt's New Deal. Find out what passed,...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Oral History of the House of Representatives
Through interviews with House officers, aides, committee staff, former Representatives, and others, a rich heritage has been preserved. Audio, video, and transcripts provide a look into legislative processes and procedures, personal and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Documenting Brown: Collected Excerpts
This collection of excerpts from legislation and court decisions documents key phases of the legal struggle to gain and implement equal education.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Contesting Futures: America in 1960s: Lyndon Johnson and Great Society
Read about the reforms and legislation undertaken through Lyndon B. Johnson's concept of the Great Society. These included economic and educational reforms, consumer protection, changes to immigration laws, and the Voting Rights Act of...
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
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American College of Rheumatology
This resource provides information about the American College of Rheumatology. It offers educational and legislative affair links in addition to a powerful search engine to research arthritis.