This is the official site of the Ministry of Education of Colombia. It provides details about the status of education in Colombia and Colombia's plan of educational reform.

Gisele Waters of Auburn University here discusses her view of how academic evaluation has only in the last four decades developed as a government function and academic discipline. She also examines the role that Lyndon Johnson's Great...

A discussion about the changes that the Obama Administration wants to make to the education system and opinions as to whether or not the changes will be successful. Includes link to video. (March 13, 2009)

Discover an impressive list of programs that have been evaluated on the effectiveness of elementary students' overall achievement. Some of these programs include ways to increase family and community involvement as well as more...

How can schools better meet achievement needs for its students? Opportunities of having an ESP (Education Service Provider) might be what the school needs to run more efficiently in every aspect: professional development, fiscal...

Using this history lab, learners will examine the impact immigration had on urbanization and the reform movements of the time, as well as the addressing the backlash to immigration by understanding nativism.

Research analysis of the overall effects of 29 widely implemented models of comprehensive school reform, or CSR. Models include direct instruction, accelerated schools, montessori, and America's Choice programs.

Catharine E. Beecher discusses the education of women and other pertinent topics of her day in this 1874 treatise. Browse or search this full text of her "Educational Reminiscences and Suggestions," published in 1874.

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...

Explains what Progressivism looked like in Texas and how it differed from national Progressivism. It describes the laws and election reforms that discriminated against African Americans, immigrants, and poor people, the education reforms...

An in-depth biography of the American philosopher and educational reformer, John Dewey (1859-1952).

[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides articles on issues and debates in education today. The articles are organized into categories, including national standards, school policy, technology trends, school reform, child...

EdWeb explores educational reform and information technology. "With EdWeb, you can hunt down on-line educational resources around the world, learn about trends in education policy and information infrastructure development, examine...

EdWeb explores educational reform and information technology. "With EdWeb, you can hunt down on-line educational resources around the world, learn about trends in education policy and information infrastructure development, examine...

The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development provides various resources specifically dedicated for teachers. Content includes teacher certification information, assessment information, curriculum and instruction...

The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development provides various resources specifically dedicated for teachers. Content includes teacher certification information, assessment information, curriculum and instruction...

Providing photos, audio clips, primary texts, a timeline, and a glossary, this website is a good introduction to President Lyndon Johnson's efforts to reform education in the United States. Listen to (or read) Johnson's "Great Society...

A result of one of the social reforms that attacked child labor was the increase in public education. See how education for all was addressed in the late 19th century, and read about the increased availability of higher education for...

An activity guide where learners refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this activity, they research public education in Texas, how well schools are doing, how they...

Investigate the world of work and careers using the Center on Education & Work resources.

Immigration has always played a critical part in American history. Legalities, history, and reform of immigration are offered. Find lessons for teachers and data for students conducting research on immigration. [Free registration...

This brief student-written article focuses on some of Horace Mann's contributions to American education during the 19th century.

Various middle school science resources from the Smithsonian Institution.

Handwritten bibles were seldom found anywhere but within the walls of churches or in the hands of clergymen until the printing press afforded the opportunity for more production, faster, so that anyone willing and able to purchase one...