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Associations and Organizations:
- College Foundation, Inc. of NC
- LEARNNC
- NC Adult Education Assoc. (NCAEA)
- NC Assoc. of Educators (NCAE)
- NC Assoc. of School Business Officials (NCASBO)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
- NC Christian School Assoc. (NCCSA)
- NC Middle School Assoc.
- NC Research & Education Network (NC-REN)
- NC Smart Start
- North Carolinians for Home Schooling
- Pope Center for Higher Education Policy
- 21st Century Schools: Univ. School Progress
Colleges and Universities:
- University of North Carolina
- Appalachian State University
- East CarolinaUniversity
- Elizabeth City State University
- Fayetteville State University
- North Carolina A&T State University
- North Carolina Central University
- North Carolina School of the Arts
- North Carolina State University
- University of North Carolina at Asheville
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- Western Carolina University
- Winston Salem State University
- Barber-Scotia College - Concord
- Barton College - Wilson
- Belmont Abbey College - Belmont
- Bennett College - Greensboro
- Brevard College - Brevard
- Campbell University - Buies Creek
- Catawba College - Salisbury
- Chowan College - Murfreesboro
- Davidson College - Davidson
- Duke University - Durham
- Elon College - Elon College
- Gardner-Webb University - Boiling Springs
- Greensboro College - Greensboro
- Guilford College - Greensboro
- High Point University - High Point
- Johnson C. Smith University - Charlotte
- Lees McRae College - Banner Elk
- Lenoir-Rhyne College - Hickory
- Livingston College - Salisbury
- Louisburg College - Louisburg
- Mars Hill College - Mars Hill
- Meredith College - Raleigh
- Methodist College - Fayetteville
- Montreat College - Montreat
- Mount Olive College - Mount Olive
- Peace College - Raleigh
- Pfeiffer University - Misenheimer
- Queens College - Charlotte
- Saint Andrews Presbyterian College - Laurinburg
- Saint Augustine's College - Raleigh
- Salem College - Winston-Salem
- Shaw University - Raleigh
- Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem
- Warren Wilson College - Asheville
- Wingate University - Wingate
North Carolina Community College System:
- Alamance CC
- Asheville-Buncombe Tech. CC
- Anson CC
- Beaufort County CC
- Bladen CC
- Blue Ridge CC
- Brunswick CC
- Caldwell CC & Tech. Inst.
- Cape Fear CC
- Carteret CC
- Catawba Valley CC
- Central Carolina CC
- Central Piedmont CC
- Cleveland CC
- Coastal Carolina CC
- College of the Albemarle
- Craven CC
- Davidson County CC
- Davie County CC
- Durham Tech. CC
- Edgecombe CC
- Fayetteville Tech. CC
- Forsyth Tech. CC
- Gaston College
- Guilford Tech. CC
- Halifax CC
- Haywood CC
- Isothermal CC
- James Sprunt CC
- Johnston CC
- Lenoir CC
- Martin CC
- Mayland CC
- McDowell CC
- Mitchell CC
- Montgomery CC
- NC Center for Appl. Textile Technol.
- Nash CC
- Pamlico CC
- Piedmont CC
- Pitt CC
- Randolph CC
- Richmond CC
- Roanoke CC
- Robeson CC
- Rockingham CC
- Rowan-Cabarrus CC
- Sampson CC
- Sandhills CC
- South Piedmont CC
- Southeastern CC
- Southwestern CC
- Stanly CC
- Surry CC
- Tri-County CC
- Vance-Granville CC
- Wake Tech. CC
- Wayne CC
- Western Piedmont CC
- Wilkes CC
- Wilson CC
K-12 Schools:
Online Publications in Education
National Organizations in Education
- AAAE : Assoc. for Advancement of Arts Education
- AACTE : Assoc. for Advancement of Computing in Education
- AACE : American Assoc. of Colleges for Teacher Education
- AAE : Assoc. of American Educators
- ACA : American Counseling Assoc.
- ACE : American Council on Education
- AEE : Assoc. for Experiential Education
- AERA : American Education Research Assoc.
- AFT : American Federation of Teachers
- CAE : Council for Aid to Education
- CASE : Council for Advancement & Support of Education
- CCSSO : Council of Chief State School Officers
- CEC : Council for Exceptional Children
- CIS : Communities in Schools
- The College
Board
- EDUCAUSE
- ETS : Educational Testing Service
- ISTE : International Society for Technology in Education
- NACAC : National Council on Adoptable Children
- NAESP : National Assoc. Elementary School Principals
- NAFEO : National Assoc. for Equal Opportunity in Higher Ed
- NAFSA : Assoc. of International Educators
- NAPE : National Association Partners in Education
- NBPTS : National Board for Prof. Teaching Standards
- NCPI : National Center for Postsecondary Improvement
- NCSS : National Council for the Social Studies
- NCTE : National Council of Teachers of English
- NCTM : National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- NEA : National Education Assoc.
- NMSA : National Middle School Association
- NSBA : National School Boards Association
- NSTA : National Science Teachers Association
- PTA : Parent Teacher Association
- SERVE
- UCEA : University Continuing Education Association
Teaching Resources on the Web
Resources on the Web for teachers created by a teacher. You'll find chat, thematic resources and lesson plans.
A national network of teacher leaders helping themselves and their colleagues through education technology. The site requires registration but is free, well-organized and full of information.
Achieve is a resource center for governors and business leaders, designed to aid them in their efforts to improve student achievement and raise the level of educational standards.
The Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project
Profiles hundreds of math and science reform initiatives and features a huge clearinghouse of resources and curricula for teachers.
Annenberg Institute for School Reform
With long-range support from the Annenberg Foundation, the Institute Annenberg promotes and sustains a comprehensive, nationwide school reform movement.
A non-profit organization working with American teachers to find effective educational practices from other countries to adapt and apply in United States schools -- preK-12.
The Center for Critical Thinking
A good resource for interdisciplinary education theory and lesson plans.
The Center for Distance Learning Research
The Center for Distance Learning Research was approved by the Texas A & M University System Board of Regents in 1992. The Center was approved as a joint development of the College of Education and Educational Broadcast Services. This partnership remains the essential strength and guiding force for the Center.
Coalition of Essential Schools
School reform organization started by Ted Sizer and based at Brown University.
Educational innovation through creative technologies.
Consortium for School Networking
Facilitates public school access to the emerging National Information Infrastructure.
A group that champions high academic standards for all students. Site has ongoing projects and publications about standards and information about the services they provide to help states and districts implement standards.
Council of the Great City Schools
Organization of the fifty largest public school systems, "national voice for urban educators".
Cross City Campaign for Urban School Reform
A coalition of school leaders from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadephia, Denver and Seattle; site includes reports on school reform in constituent cities and list of publications.
Developing Educational Standards - NC
An annotated list of Internet sites with K-12 educational standards and curriculum frameworks documents.
The Educational Technology WebRing (EdTech) is a collection of educational technology resource sites on the World Wide Web for Higher Education professionals. Each site is linked to the next. So no matter where you start, you will eventually be able to make your way around all the sites and end up back at the beginning.
Education and Teaching - refdesk.com
A very large collection links in education and teaching arranged alphabetically.
Education Development Center,Inc.
A leading nonprofit research and development organization which addresses challenges in health, education, human rights, andtechnology.
Educational Excellence Network
The Educational Excellence Network is a project of The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation in collaboration with the Hudson Institute. Its Web site has many interesting articles and other information about education reform.
Education Place provides FREE resources for K-8 teachers, librarians, students, and parents. Education Place is maintained by the Houghton Mifflin School Division.
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
Featuring AskERIC with links to related information and technology sites, school libraries, lesson plans, etc.
A nonprofit education reform organization focusing on schools and colleges serving low-income and minority students.
National nonprofit with programs and publications promoting discrimination-free education.
Unofficial introduction to the principles and recommended books of Outward Bound's education program.
A collection of links and resources on the history of education arranged chronologically along a time line from pre-1750 to the present. Great educators and great institutions are featured.
I*EARN: International Education and Resource Network
I*EARN enables young people to undertake projects designed to make a meaningful contribution to the health and welfare of the planet and its people.
Institute for Educational Leadership
National organization working to develop educational leaders and increase student achievement through partnerships with civic and policy organizations.
Institute for Responsive Education
A research-based assistance and advocacy agency promoting the partnership of schools, families, and communities.
Instructional Technology Links
Instructional Technology Resource Links is a megalist focused on resources for Higher Education. Links are sorted according to subtopics.
Works with students, parents, teachers and the entertainment industry to promote literacy for the 21st century. Well-designed and informative site.
A resource for K-12 educators statewide, featuring lesson plans, links, discussion forums, and more.
An alliance of major national educational organizations dedicated to improving student learning in America's public schools. The site has news, publications and info about goals.
Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory
The site includes a useful section on standards including a comprehensive compendium of benchmarks.
A huge collection of links to educational resources on the Web for the middle grades.
Urban middle school reform news and discussion, excellent school reform links.
The education section lists educational resources at NAS as well as publications on science standards and other topics.
National Center on Education and the Economy
Policies and tools for standards-based education and training.
National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, CRESST conducts research related to K-12 educational testing.
National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education
Collects, analyzes, and disseminates information about effective bilingual education.
National Commission on Teaching and America's Future
Group seeking to promote and improve teacher recruitment, preparation and professional development nationwide.
National Foundation for the Improvement of Education
Provides grants and technical assistance to educators to improve learning in the nation's public schools.
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
The national information and referral center on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.
National Parent Information Network
Useful source sponsored by the Education Resource Information Center's Clearinghouses on Urban Education and Elementary and Early Childhood Education.
National Service Learning Cooperative Clearinghouse
Good starting place for service learning organizations and opportunities.
National Staff Development Council
Non-profit professional association committed to staff development and school improvement. Issues Journal of Staff Development and other publications and reports.
NAS works to change American schools by using designs, or " blueprints," for reorganizing an entire school, rather than implementing individual programs. More than 700 schools in 30 states use NAS designs.
Joint project of The Big Picture and the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education. Site is a resource on whole-school reform designed specifically to improve education in our nation's urban high schools.
North Carolina Coastal Federation Education Programs
The North Carolina Coastal Federation offers environmental education experiences for school groups, teachers, families, organizations and individuals. Our mission is to provide educational experiences and resources that will produce an understanding and appreciation of North Carolina's coastal areas, motivating participants to make informed decisions and become active stewards.
Math and reading help for Kids is an article and resource directory designed for parents to learn about a variety of children's education topics.
National Campaign for School Improvement: Nothing fancy, but lots of info for how parents can improve their local schools.
This page is dedicated to creating an OBE awareness by providing tables and links that should not only inform, but will hopefully light a fire in the belly of anyone who happens upon it. May it burn and smolder in you till you do something to help get the word out. I'm not suggesting you throw yourself infront of this runaway train, as many have and continue to do. I mean do something/anything to make the ordinary citizen aware of the outcomes of Outcome-Based-Education.
Organization of Local Education Funds nationwide.
Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network
A Washington, DC based non-profit with a component assisting community efforts to improve education.
The Regional Educational Laboratories
Educational
research and development organizations supported by contracts
with the U.S. Education Department. A site for educators on school
improvement can be found in the North Central R.E.L. section.
Research and Learn - Netscape.
From the Netscape Netcenter. This is a broad collection of links and resources in education. Netscape's search engines and online directories are accessible.
National nonprofit providing guidance and resources for prospective teachers.
Schools and Libraries Corporation
Not-for-profit corporation that helps schools access a $2.25 billion annual fund meant to provide eligible schools and libraries with discounts for telecommunications services, internal connections and Internet access.
Schwab Foundation for Learning
Offers resources and services for parents and educators of students with learning differences.
Chicago-based coalition of school reform organizations and education advocates working to integrate the small schools concept into Chicago Public Schools.
National teacher corps of outstanding recent college graduates who commit two years to teach in under-resourced urban and rural public schools.
These links were put together in '97 to support a community of educators and professionals at the e-biz Technology in Education Market Center.
Together We Can Initiative - Institue for Educational Leadership
Leaders across America - from neighborhoods to state houses, from parent groups to public and private agencies, from schools and social welfare organizations to economic development and community organizing groups - are endeavoring to work together toward a shared vision for their communities and improved results for their children and families. The mission of Together We Can is to strengthen and sustain the capacity of community collaboratives and state initiatives to move toward that shared vision
A branch of ERIC; contains information specific to issues of urban education.