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Pew Research Center

Pew Charitable Trusts: Two Decades of Change in Federal and State Higher Education Funding

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an in-depth analysis of the changes in both federal and state spending on higher education since 2000.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Brown Reactions: Black Educators

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1954 statement, issued by a group of black educators, strongly endorses the Supreme Court's Brown ruling.
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NASA

Nasa: Goddard Space Flight Center: Precipitation Education: The Water Cycle

For Students K - 1st
This learning tool from NASA provides educational tools related to precipitation. The water cycle is featured on this portion of the site.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Education Agency: An Overview of the History of Public Education in Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the history of how the Texas Education Agency came to be; from its beginnings laid out in the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836, to the rigorous curriculum, graduation requirements, and implementation of a new, tougher...
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PBS

Enlightenment: Brown v. Board of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers background, further study links, the issue before the court, the ruling and results, and discussion ideas for the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.
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Other

Tie: Technology and Innovation in Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
TIE serves South Dakota and the Black Hills region "as a source of professional development that assists and empowers educational communities to respond productively and responsibly in a networked global society." TIE's mission, events,...
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Other

California State Board of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
The State Board of Education (SBE) is the governing and policy-making body of the California Department of Education. The SBE sets K-12 education policy in the areas of standards, instructional materials, assessment, and accountability.
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Other

Arkansas Education Association

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This state affiliate of the National Education Association provides information on the organization, its membership and benefits, school journal, and legislative initiatives.
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Other

Howard University: Brown v Board of Education at 50: Fulfilling the Promise

For Students 9th - 10th
Howard University had a direct role in the Brown v Board of Education and has continued its research in the 50 years since working to continue and improve the rulings of the case. This is a free resource providing a collection of court...
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Other

Wv Department of Education: Teacher Resources for Educational Excellence (Tree)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is is a one-stop, grade-specific site highlighting WV College- and Career-Readiness Standards and resources that are essential to the classroom teacher. The resources include grade-specific lessons, professional learning, and...
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Other

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Educator Licensing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This state site provides you with all you need to know about educational licensure within Wisconsin.
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Other

New Horizons for Learning: Differential Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Differential education is not only a current trend in today's classrooms, but has been proven an effective practice not only for gifted learners, but for all learners, throughout the past 50 years or so. This article provides information...
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Other

Ncte: Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the National Council of Teachers of English, "this document is a code of best practices that helps educators using media literacy concepts and techniques to interpret the copyright doctrine of fair use." Use this site to help you...
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Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Tax Tutorial: Module 10: Education Credits

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module exploring how education credits can be applied to income taxes.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Fall 5 Day Brief Lesson Plans on Voting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A set of brief lessons on voting. Topics covered include voting requirements, registering to vote, voting trends, voter self-education, setting up a polling station, and simulating an election polling site that coincides with a real fall...
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Other

Female Genital Cutting Education and Networking Project

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for the FGC Education and Networking Project provides information on countries that are dealing with this human rights violation. Also, on the left side menu bar, find information on the definition of FGC, the...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Paraprofessionals in Inclusive Education Programs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Well-documented abstract addresses the role of the paraprofessional in special education. Such topics as the ways in which special educators support paraprofessionals, the ways in which paraprofessionals can be recruited, and the impact...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Paraprofessionals in Inclusive Education Programs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Well-documented abstract addresses the role of the paraprofessional in special education. Such topics as the ways in which special educators support paraprofessionals, the ways in which paraprofessionals can be recruited, and the impact...
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University of Wisconsin

Center on Education & Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the world of work and careers using the Center on Education & Work resources.
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Other

Digital Library for Earth System Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from Digital Library for Earth System Education provides materials for students and teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or...
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University of Richmond

History Engine: Tools for Collaborative Education & Research

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Engine is an educational tool that gives students the opportunity to learn history by doing the work-researching, writing, and publishing-of a historian. The result is an ever-growing collection of historical articles or...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Fall 3 Day Lesson Plans on Voting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A set of three lessons on voting. Topics covered include voter registration, educating oneself prior to voting, and simulating an election in class that coincides with a real fall election. All lessons can be downloaded.
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Other

Woodrow Wilson's Daughters Go to School: Elite Education for Girls a Century Ago

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here's a lesson plan from the Woodrow Wilson Library that has students investigating the education of Woodrow Wilson's daughters through the use of primary sources.Also a brief discussion of education in general in the Progressive Era.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How Do You Become an Education Resource Specialist?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the training required to become an education resource specialist and opportunities for advancement.

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