Catalogs of Education Links
Teacher Information NetworkSites for Teachers, links to educational sites
TeacherNet.com, "smart tools for busy teachers"
The Busy Educator's Guide to the World Wide Web
Best Information on the Net: Education
ERIC/AE Full Text Internet Library, "here you will find links to some of the best full-text books, reports, journal articles, newsletter articles and papers on the Internet that address educational measurement, evaluation and learning theory."
Web4Study.com, comprehensive K-12 site for teachers and students (from EBSCO)
Study Web, over 141,000 resources for k-12, with signed reviews evaluating grade appropriateness, content and visual appeal.
High School Hub, a "noncommerical gateway to excellent free on-line academic resources for high school students," with reference tools, subject guides, college information and exam prep, and search utilities.
EduHound, search engine for K-12 links
Netsurfer Education, reviews on-line education sites
Awesome Library, a K-12 site for "students, teachers, and parents" (this link is also available on the opening page of research links)
Education Links, lesson plans, literature, ideas, and much else.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators, "useful for enhancing curriculum and teacher professional growth" (updated daily)
Education Index, an annotated guide to the best Education sites on the Web
Education Search, from Altavista
Gateway to Educational Resources
Internet School Library Media Center, an extensive directory of internet resources designed for teachers and librarians.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence, on-line education resources (searchable)
Educational Resources
A to Z Home's Cool HomeschoolingAuthors and Books, Scholastic's site which includes a database of more than 2000 books for pre-K through 8th grade levels searchable by title or author. Also, activities center and book finder.
Boggle's World, A "resource site for teachers who teach elementary and middle school English, ESL [English as a second language] and EFL [English as a foreign language] to kids." With crossword puzzles, flash cards, verbs, songs, work sheets, etc.
Classbrain.com, "State Reports," much of the information that elementary school students need for their reports on states can be found at this site.
Classroom Clipart, K-12 picture database with a large collection of photographs, clipart and historical images. Searchable by topic or browse by topics.
Composition Links, for composition sources go to this English Department page
EnglishCompanion.com, excellent site for teachers and students, with strategies and tools for reading, assessment, vocabulary development, class projects, and classroom discussion.
Educational Resources Information Center
ERIC/AE Full Test Internet Library, "links to some of the best full-text books, reports, journal articles, newsletter articles and papers on the Internet that address educational measurement, evaluation and learning theory."
GED Testing Service, the official site of the General Education Development (GED) Testing Service, with articles on what to expect, what your scores mean, and how to locate preparation materials, along with sample questions.
Home-schooling information and resources (including links)
HomeworkSpot.com, for children needing help with their homework
Literature Links, for literature sources go to this English Department page
Number1.com, free SAT test preparation
School Libraries on Line, a Directory (K-12), includes school web pages from around the world
TestU, free SAT test preparation
Tower of English, for students and teachers of English as a second language (ESL). About 36 interest categories and several hundred alphabetized Web sites that use "endless games and fun activities to catch the interest and imagination of ESL students," while practicing the use of the English language.
US News and World Report Education Page
Web English Teacher, "Web English Teacher presents the best of K-12 English/Language Arts teaching resources: lesson plans, WebQuests, videos, biography, e-texts, criticism, jokes, puzzles, and classroom activities. "
Lesson Plans, Projects, and Teaching Ideas
Literature Lesson Plans (for middle and high schools)
A to Z Teacher Stuff, "featuring quick indexes to on-line teaching plans & ideas"Lesson Plans from the "Awesome Library"
Virtual LRC, links to lesson plan sites
Lesson Plans from "BackFlip" (an excellent site)
Outta Ray's Head, lesson plans, handouts, ideas
Resources, Lesson Plans, and Activities for Kindergartens
AskEric, lesson plans
Ozline.com, excellent site that shows teachers how to use the internet for instructional purposes
Awesome Library Lesson Plan Page
NCTE Teaching Ideas and Topics
Projects, a description of teaching projects across the disciplines
Women in World History Curriculum, "an interactive site full of information and resources about women's experiences in world history. For teachers, teenagers, parents, and history buffs" (primarily for middle schools and high schools)
Zoom School, "an on-line elementary school classroom with lessons in geography, biology, language arts, and early childhood activities."
Early Childhood Education
Book Adventure, "a motivational reading program for children in grades K-8."Early Childhood Educators and Family Web Corner
CIERA (Center for the Improvement of Early Childhood Reading Achievement), provides information and resources on theoretical and practical solutions to the teaching and learning of beginning reading.
Classbrain.com, "State Reports," much of the information that elementary school students need for their reports on states can be found at this site.
EduPuppy, a directory of information on early childhood education
Earlychildhood.com, articles to help teachers plan their classes (from infant toddler age to kindergarten/primary grade level)
Colleges
AdmissionsOffice.com, links to all colleges and college admission offices.Back to College, advice, info. on financial assistance, distance learning and the job market.
College Board On-Line, information about Advanced Placement, etc.
Counselor-o-matic, "Here ís where you tell us about you, from your grades, to your involvement in and out of school, to your scores on those dreaded standardized tests, to what you want in a college. Click "GO," and Counselor-O-Matic gives you a list of 15 different schools: five that you'll most likely get into, five that are good match for you, and five that your getting into will require a little luck."
The Integrated Post-secondary Education Data System, college-level data on enrollment, program, completions, faculty, staff, and finances.
Graduate School Guides
Moving On, tips about graduate school: deciding, choosing, applying, deadlines (College of William and Mary)Gradschools.com, bills itself as "The most comprehensive online source of Graduate School Information": on-line graduate school directories and contact information (with many direct links). Over 40,000 listings.
Guide to the Graduate School Decision (Drew University)
Graduate School Essays, tips on writing an application essay for graduate school
Advice for Undergraduates considering Graduate School
On-Line Learning
ELearners.com, "your key to on-line learning"
Education Periodicals and Information
College Board, test dates for SAT and AP exams, sample questions, etc.Education Week on the Web
Measuring UP 2000, the state-by-state report card for higher education
Princeton Review, at this site ("Apply!") you enter information once--personal data, coursework, etc--and the information is automatically filled in at each college site you select (choose from more than 500 schools!).
Peterson's Education and Career Center (Peterson's Education Guide)
College and University Rankings, a guide to the sources that rank colleges and universities, with a "Caution and Controversies" page describing the weaknesses of the different ranking methods.
2001 College Rankings, US News and World Report
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
Links to Scholarship Programs (Yahoo's List)Financial Aid and more
Financial Grants for K-12, list of grants, tips on applying and fundraising, etc.
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