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State of Oregon Official Site
Official site from the State of Oregon provides information on state government, resources, economics, business, agencies, education, and general Oregon information.
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Freshman Academy: New Approaches to Civil Rights [Pdf]
This section from an American History book covers the extension of the application of civil rights that were legislated in the 1960s. Read about busing, affirmative action, disability rights movement, and the Native American protest...
BBC
Bbc World Service: I Have a Right To
How well do you know your own rights? This site aims to help people make good choices and understand issues that directly affect them such as freedom, equality, safety, domestic violence, and the law. Choose a human rights case study for...
iCivics
I Civics: Games: Branches of Power
Interactive and educational game puts players in control of all three branches of government and tests their abilities to turn issues of concern into full-fledged laws.
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Clean Ocean Action
This site defines and describes causes of ocean pollution. Easily navigated links to education, research, and current issues on pollution.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Alleged Teen Bullies Charged After Classmate's Suicide
A 15 year old student hangs herself as a result of bullying. Follow this story that has prompted the community and government officials to lobby for stricter anti-bullying laws. Educational resource materials are included. (April 6, 2010)
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Wisconsin Business Education Association (Wbea)
The WBEA provides information on its organization, membership, convention, and legislative initiatives. It also offers related links and resources and curriculum and lesson plans for a variety of business subjects.
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Susan B. Anthony House: Her Story
This detailed biography of Susan B. Anthony provides sections that focus on her work as an abolitionist, education reformer, labor activist, temperance worker, suffragist, and women's rights campaigner.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Tough Choices or Tough Times (Skills of American Workforce)
America's approach to education has lagged behind as industry and technology have continued to advance. To truly prepare students for the 21st century workforce, and to remain competitive in the global economy, the National Center on...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Reading and Writing in the Academic Content Areas
This issue brief from the Alliance for Excellent Education looks at the role every middle and high school teacher must play to help older students become fully literate, and puts forth a four-part agenda for improving literacy in the...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Understanding Assessment Options for Idea Eligible Students
The No Child Left Behind law requires each school test students in Reading/Language Arts & Math each year in grades 3-8, and at least once more in grades 10-12. In some cases, children eligible for Individuals with Disabilities...
Digital History
Digital History: Feminism Reborn
This comprehensive survey of the women's movement during the 1960s and 1970s documents women and politics, women's wages, legal discrimination against women, stereotypes of women, women's rights legislation, and women's rights...
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Ahc: Civil Rights Movement: The Surge Forward: 1954 1960
Detailed discussion of the civil rights movement between 1954-1960 including summaries of events such as Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Rosa Parks & the Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955-1956, school desegregation, Sarah Keys v....
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Illinois Federation of Teachers
The local affiliate of the ADT/AFL-CIO provides information on its organization, events, legislative issues, and includes articles on education related issues.
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New Hampshire School Boards Association
The state's school board provides information on its members, legislative initiatives, state funding, publications, and national education news.
THEJournal
The Journal: Making Sense of Nclb
A series of links to articles originally published as a supplement to THE Journal on the No Child Left Behind Legislation (NCLB). These articles focus on the four key areas of accountabilhnology products that meet NCLB requirements.ity,...
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Virtual Michigan
The site covers most of the the basic facts which can help you with everything; from locating a school, planning a vacation, or checking out the latest Michigan legislation.
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Virtual Michigan
The site covers most of the the basic facts which can help you with everything; from locating a school, planning a vacation, or checking out the latest Michigan legislation.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
U.s. Department of Veterans Affairs: The Gi Bill's History
The GI Bill has been a great piece of legislation that has improved the country economically and socially. Find the history of the bill, how difficult it was to pass, and President Roosevelt's speech heralding its passage.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Roots of the Movement
Progressivism got a push from the Populist movement, a reaction to the forgettable presidents and laissez-faire government in the Gilded Age. Find a listing of authors who wrote about progressive ideas, and see what influence populism...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Economics of Recycling
Learners will review the legislation in Japan that requires all consumers to pay a fee for recycling large appliances.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Economics of Professional Sports: Underpaid Millionaires?
Over the last century, professional baseball has grown to become one of the most popular forms of American entertainment. Indeed, the sport's nickname - "America's Pastime" - has become embedded in the nation's lexicon. More than 60...
US National Archives
Nara: Committee to Investigate Programs Under g.i. Bill
This National Archives and Records Administration site discusses the select committee to investigate education, training, and loan guaranty programs under the G.I. Bill.
