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General Sites
This website provides lesson plans, links to online education information, and has a large question/answer archive available. Subjects covered include special populations, family life, technology in education, classroom management, and librarianship. Very comprehensive one stop website.
The Condition of Education 2002
Comprehensive summary using 48 indicators of the status and condition of education from the U.S. Department of Education. Five main areas are covered: participation in education; learner outcomes; student effort and educational progress; context of elementary and secondary education; context of postsecondary education. Downloadable PDF files are available.
Digest of Education Statistics
U.S. Department of Education Center for Education Statistics covers tables from 1995-2007 available online. Tables include all levels of education, elementary/secondary education, postsecondary education, federal programs, outcomes of education, international comparison, and learning resources and technology.
U.S. Department of Education provides Education Resource Organizations Directory of state education agencies (the state departments of education). Comprehensive list of websites, name, address, phone numbers, and contact information.
Education Journals Database (K-12) - University of Wisconsin - Madison
This website is from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. It provides resources for public schools and their faculty and parents from these institutions. There are several subscription databases, online encyclopedias , and e-books from the Virtual Reference Center available to use. Resources are geared to different grade levels so that there is something for all school ages.
South Eastern Regional Vision for Education (SERVE) - UNCG School of Education
This website is from the UNCG School of Education and is an organization that supports continuous improvement of educational opportunities for all learners in the southeastern United States. Their goal is to raise the achievement levels of all learners. There is access to research, papers, and links to other educational resources.
Statistical Abstracts of the United States State & County Quick Facts - U.S. Census Bureau
Quick, easy access to facts about business, people, and geography. Easy to use, just click on the state to start your search. Also includes a “Junior” version for younger students to understand and navigate.
Teaching Resources Center (TRC) - UNCG School of Education
This website is the portal to the Teaching Resource Center located in the Ferguson Building at UNCG. It provides instructional materials, equipment, and services to teachers and students, faculty and staff of the UNCG School of Education. Online resources are available as well as books geared to elementary and secondary education students. Special resources include: science and NASA materials, special education materials, PRAXIS I (PPST) practice software, Ellison letter machine, bibliographies, scanners, and equipment.
University Teaching and Learning Center (UTLC) - UNCG School of Education
This is the website for the UTLC, located at 134 McIver Building at UNCG. The Teaching and Learning Center The TLC provides instructional development activities, instructional materials, equipment, test and data scanning services, and consultation in instructional development and in the use of instructional technology. Videos, DVDs, AV Equipment and supplies can all be checked out here.
Educational Policy
No Child Left Behind Policy Letters to States - U. S. Department of Education (Federal)
This is all NCLB information presented by the U.S. Department of Education: Provides policy letters to all states, Searchable feature provides more in-depth access
National Center for Policy Analysis - Education Issues
Non Profit, nonpartisan public policy research organization provides links to articles, publications, speeches, commentaries, and audio/visual aids regarding education issues (among others).
The Teacher's Guide to the U.S. Department of Education (Archived Information)
This is an archived edition of the Teacher’s Guide from September 2000. Includes articles, links, reports, summaries, grants, etc. from the U.S. Department of Education.
Legislative Reports - Southeast Regional Education Board (SREB)
Legislative reports, briefings, and focus reports are all provided here for the Southern Regional Education Board – from Maryland to Florida to Texas.
Home website of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Very comprehensive site covering K-12 Curriculum, School Report Cards, Work 4 NC, Data & Statistics, and Publications.
Legislative Report Page (North Carolina State Board of Education)
The North Carolina State Board of Education report page on legislative reports (and archives), advisory commissions, legal affairs , policies, resources and general education news.
Education (Office of the Governor)
The North Carolina Governor’s office lists Governor Easley’s education initiatives, including “Office of School Readiness” “Character Education” and “Teach4NC.org”. Also provides information and links to other North Carolina education resources.
Provides link to the North Carolina Judicial Branch information. Includes links to the general court system, Supreme Court library, Court of Appeals, Court Records (fee based), and trial court information.
North Carolina General Assembly
Searchable website with links to legislation from the North Carolina General Assembly.
English as a Second Language (N.C.)
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction provides a website with the Standard Course of Study for English as a Second language. Includes SCOS, Accountability Standards, and links to other ESL resources.
Friday Notes (Superintendent - Guilford County Schools)
Short news articles about Guilford County Schools (last updated August 31, 2007)
Comprehensive searchable website for the Guilford County Schools. Includes school and staff directories.
Grants
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Programs (Federal)
Website from e-gov that provides access to a database of all Federal programs available. Provides grants and other assistance. You cannot apply for assistance through this site.
eSchool News online (Funding Center)
General funding news available to schools.
Grants and Contracts - U. S. Department of Education
Ed.gov provides information on grants and contracts and links to applications. Also provides links to research and statistics, student financial aid, and policy and guidance.
Grants and Funding (Teacher Resources) - Scholastic Magazine
Grants and Programs - National Education Association Foundation
The NEA provides information on various grants, resources, and newsroom articles. Includes helpful hints, grant writing tips for applicants and also provides lists of past recipients.
What Should I Know about ED Grants - US Department of Education
Archived information from the U.S. Department of Education about the grantmaking process.
Page Author: Gerald Holmes
Education Librarian
