University of North Carolina
Clichés
When it comes to writing, cliches are as old as dirt. A handout on tired phrases provides examples of cliches, as well as a description of the negative effects they have on a paper. Writers discover specific words and phrases to avoid,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Financial Education
Every goal starts with taking the first step. Teaching kids to save money by collecting in a specific place such as a piggy bank or a jar shows kids concretely how much they are saving. Every time you save up to a certain small, new...
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Evaluating Internet Based Information: A Goals Based Approach
Educator David Warlick examines the types of assignments that yield real student learning, provide accurate material for assessment of that learning, and reduce the instance of plagiarism. Includes a resource evaluation form that can be...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The August Wilson Education Project
The WQED August Wilson Education Project offers resources to educators including a teaching guide, video clips from the documentary, interactive maps, a biographical timeline, webinars, contests for students, and much more. The goal of...
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International Society for Technology in Education (Iste)
ISTE, among its other goals, seeks to provide the education community with access to high-quality professional development and organizational development services "to support and improve learning, teaching, and administration in K?12...
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Delaware Department of Education: State Board of Education
This resource provides the goals of the state board, as well as the names and biographies of the board members, meeting agendas and highlights, and information on actions taken by the board.
United Nations
Unesco: United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization
The official United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) homepage. UNESCO is composed of now 195 Members and 8 Associate Members (as of 2013). The main objective of UNESCO is to contribute to peace and...
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Ade: Alaska State Board of Education & Early Development
Locate names and addresses of current board members,a statement of "Alaska's Vision and Goals for Education," meeting schedules, and minutes of previous meetings.
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Wisconsin State Reading Association (Wsra)
Learn about the goals, membership, publications, and committees of this affiliate of the International Reading Association. Links also take you to useful reading resources and to its hotline, which allows members to be a part of an...
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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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Kentucky Music Educators Association (Kmea): Homepage
Locate information about the organization's goals, history, membership, annual conference, newsletter, and news from individual districts within the association.
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Ase: The Association for Science Education
The Association for Science Education is a professional science association in the United Kingdom whose goal is to improve the teaching of science through communication, debate, and professional learning.
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Change the Equation Organization
This organization is dedicated to changing the equation, which involves three critical goals: Great Teaching, Inspired Learners, and A Committed Nation. Find out how to get connected with other inspired students and educators.
US Department of Education
U.s. d.o.e.: Office of English Language Acquisition
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners and publishes research and statistical reports on those issues. It serves as a clearinghouse for information,...
US Department of Education
U.s. d.o.e.: Office of English Language Acquisition
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners and publishes research and statistical reports on those issues. It serves as a clearinghouse for information,...
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The Center for Applied Special Technology (Cast)
CAST is an educational non-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people. Their goal is to produce innovative learning technologies based on their research. Learn more about integrating and applying this...
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...
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Connecticut Educational Media Association (Cema)
CEMA is an association of school library media specialists that seeks to promote "the general public educational library media programs in Connecticut" and encourage "professional development of media personnel and instruction." Its...
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Mapping Your Future: Explore Your Career
Find out about your options in higher education, and learn how to choose a career. Includes useful tips on job hunting, resume writing, and job interviewing techniques. Select the "en Espanol" link on the right side to view this resource...
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The Asvab Program: Exploring Careers
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides tools developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to help high school and postsecondary students across the nation learn more about career exploration and planning. Explore personal skills,...
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Center for Understanding the Built Environment (Cube)
The purpose of this community-based organization is to provide information for educators to teach students about design, preservation, and planning. The goal of the program is to learn from what's around you and translate that...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela and the Rainbow Culture
This detailed article from the Nobel e-museum on the life of Nelson Mandela is organized into the following sections: "Equality and Pluralism," "The Development of 'Colour-blindness,'" "The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru,"...
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Being Responsible
How can you be a responsible person? Discuss this question with friends, classmates, and your parents with the help of useful questions and writing prompt at this website. Includes "Educational goals" and tips on "How to be a responsible...
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Kentucky Association of Deca
This site serves as a resource for marketing teachers and students. The organization's goals, officers, and events are given, as well as information on competitions and resources.