Internet Resources by Subject: Education - General

This site provides resources for all people involved in education: students, parents, teachers and administrators. The site can be searched or browsed. It includes statistical information, grant and other financial aid information, and information on programs sponsored by the DOE. Also learn about No Child Left Behind and more.

This site is the place to find information related to education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Find the Virginia Standards of Learning, Standards of Accreditation, and Standards of Quality. Learn about the projects and programs of the VDOE and keep up with the latest news in education. Provides information on GEDs, Online Advanced Placement courses, and more.

An online version of the print publication it is is "an integrated collection of the indicators and analyses published in The Condition of Education ..."

"The primary purpose of the Digest of Education Statistics is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school." The digest culls data from both government and private resources. Versions of the digest are available online back to 1990. Later years have some tables available for download in MS Excel format.

ACE is "the major coordinating body for all the nation's higher education institutions." It includes nearly 1800 accredited, degree granting colleges and universities and also higher education-related associations, organizations, and corporations. The website provides news and information for those involved in higher education.

"A membership organization of colleges and universities that offer education, training, and research programs in the field of aging." The site provides resources on locating programs, scholarships and careers in the field of aging. Some information may require membership or a fee for access.

The British Education Index supports the professional study of education by facilitating
the identification and use of specific reading matter and event-related information.

A division of the U.S. Department of State the Bureau's goal is to foster "mutual understanding between the United States and other countries through international educational and training programs." The website provides information on a variety of programs that aim to achieve this goal such as: the Fulbright Program, Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Program, and the Humphrey Fellowships among many others.

"… is an independent policy and research center with a primary mission "to do and perform all things necessary to encourage, uphold, and dignify the profession of the teacher and the cause of higher education." A private operating foundation that does not award grants, Carnegie is located in Stanford, California." The site has an elibrary of online publications.

An online version of the print publication it is is "an integrated collection of the indicators and analyses published in The Condition of Education ..."

"The primary purpose of the Digest of Education Statistics is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school." The digest culls data from both government and private resources. Versions of the digest are available online back to 1990. Later years have some tables available for download in MS Excel format.

"...manages 325 projects in 35 countries. Our work strengthens nearly every facet of society, including early child development, K-12 education, health promotion, workforce preparation, community development, learning technologies, basic and adult education, institutional reform, medical ethics, and social justice." The site provides information on the projects sponsored by the EDC as well as online access to many of their publications. There is also a search page that can be used to locate specific information. Searches can be conducted by keyword or by using the guided search feature.

Established by the American Association of Higher Education "to encourage colleges and universities to support K-12 reform efforts," the Trust has evolved into an independent non-profit organization. The current "mission is to make schools and colleges work for all of the young people they serve." The Trust feels that to change K-12 education it is also necessary to change and improve higher education. The site provides access to policies, projects, presentations and publications covering a number of topics in this area.

"The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education, produces the world's premier database of journal and non-journal education literature." This free online database of scholarly education resources goes back to 1966 and includes approximately 107,000 full-text non-journal documents (1993-2004) available for free. The site also includes access to a thesaurus and free registration (registration is not required, but provides access to additional features.)

This site is from the Information Institute of Syracuse and provides access to high quality resources for educators. It contains access to lesson plans and links to online resources. The site's links are arranged by topic area. There is a site map and a site search available as well. Lesson plans can be searched or browsed; there is a feature to limit the plans to certain grades or types of education. A question archive from the AskERIC site (1992-2003) is also available, but is no longer updated. In addition the site provides access to the ERIC website and to the Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) search.

Head Start is a Federal program that is designed to assist young children of low income families in preparing for school. The website provides access to statistical information regarding the program, as well as information, resources and requirements for the program. Grant information is available for those involved in the administration of Head Start programs. There is an online catalog of Head Start Publications, with many of the publications available in an online format. FAQs, conference information, policies, etc. are also available on the site.

This site is "a free and open educational resource for faculty, students, and self-learners around the world. OCW supports MIT's mission to advance knowledge and education, and serve the world in the 21st century. It is true to MIT's values of excellence, innovation, and leadership." The site includes access to suggested readings, lecture notes, assignments and other related study materials.

"... is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8." Some information on the site is available to members only, other information is available for online access to anyone. Information available includes research, reports, and publications.

"The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education." Use Fast Facts for quick access to basic information. More in-depth information is available in other areas of the site.

The "nation's largest professional employee association", the NEA, was created to advance the cause of public education. The site provides access to publications, statistics, and a wide variety of other resources for both teachers and parents. Information is available for both k-12 and higher education. Some of the sites features may be limited to members.

This area of the NEA website provides access to statistical information about a variety of aspects of education and the educational system.

The National Opinion Research Center, NORC, is a private, non-commercial social science research organization. Some citations for NORC publications include links to downloadable PDF documents or to external websites, which may require registration, subscription, or payment to view the document. See the publications area of the site for more information.

Founded in 2000 this non-profit group is "devoted to closing the education divide through teacher professional development and community education." The site allows users to find information on the programs and services of the organization. The site provides information on employment and volunteer opportunities. There is also a section of other related website links.

This site provides resources for all people involved in education: students, parents, teachers and administrators. The site can be searched or browsed. It includes statistical information, grant and other financial aid information, and information on programs sponsored by the DOE. Also learn about No Child Left Behind and more.

This site is the place to find information related to education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Find the Virginia Standards of Learning, Standards of Accreditation, and Standards of Quality. Learn about the projects and programs of the VDOE and keep up with the latest news in education. Provides information on GEDs, Online Advanced Placement courses, and more.

"... a volunteer child advocacy association working for ALL children and youth in the Commonwealth of Virginia." The site provides information on programs sponsored by the association, as well as information on becoming a member, training and sponsored events.

This site from the Virginia Department of Education provides information on the Standards of Learning (SOL) in Virginia. Access resources, links and results.

The Coverdell program is based on experiences of Peace Corps Volunteers. Provides information for teachers, students, and those in the Peace Corps. Includes primary source information provided by actual Volunteers. Also provides information such as links to to pages about countries, maps, lesson plans for teaching about cultures, videos, and more.