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Home Schooling in the United States - US Census Department

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The popularity of home schooling is on the rise, and teachers need to understand why. This report (dated August 2001) from the Census Department takes a look at home schooling ...more
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The popularity of home schooling is on the rise, and teachers need to understand why. This report (dated August 2001) from the Census Department takes a look at home schooling - how many families are doing it, where they are, and what their motivations and successes may be.

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This report should be interesting reading for anyone working in a public or independent school.

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National Association for Gifted Children - National Association for Gifted Children

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Support the needs of high potential learners through information and resources available at the National Association for Gifted Children. Explore the Educators part of the site to find...more
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Support the needs of high potential learners through information and resources available at the National Association for Gifted Children. Explore the Educators part of the site to find Gifted Programming Standards, Content Connection resources by subject area, and Teacher's Corner articles (including archives dating back to 2008). The Parents section of the site offers tools for parents, articles, and information on summer camps and programs. Although labeled for Administrators, this section of the site has important information for anyone working with gifted students. Here you will find many videos, fact sheets, and other important information and statistics that relate to gifted education.

tag(s): gifted (64), professional development (271)

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Bookmark the National Association for Gifted Children site to use as a resource throughout the year for information on meeting the needs of your gifted population. Share this site with administrators, staff members, and parents of gifted students. Print and use brochures and fact sheets during parent teacher conferences as a resource for guiding gifted instruction and informing parents on best practice when teaching gifted students.
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Prufrock Press

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discounted book distributor ...more
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U.S. Copyright Office Home Page - Library of Congress

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Read about the basics by clicking the tab next to What is Copyright. The menu on the right includes Copyright and Artificial Intelligence information. Links to full text of copyright...more
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Read about the basics by clicking the tab next to What is Copyright. The menu on the right includes Copyright and Artificial Intelligence information. Links to full text of copyright law, Congressional discussions on copyright revision, and numerous PDF files on specific or technical topics related to copyright.

tag(s): air (97), copyright (39)

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Use this site as reference when teaching about copyright. Share with older students to investigate on their own. Share with other teachers at your school.

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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act

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The Educause web site offers this summary of the DMCA, along with an explanation of some of the proposed changes and up-to-date information on the latest exemptions and interpretations....more
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The Educause web site offers this summary of the DMCA, along with an explanation of some of the proposed changes and up-to-date information on the latest exemptions and interpretations. There are also links to a variety of information sources on copyright and digital technologies.

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This site is quite sophisticated and not likely to be useful to students below 11th or 12th grade, though all teachers should know wbout copyright and electronic resources. Educase offers these articles for those who have a serious interest in reading the "real stuff" instead of oversimplified interpretations. Not advisable as "light reading."

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Virginia Education Standards

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This is a plain text version of Virginia's standards, circa 2008. ...more
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This is a plain text version of Virginia's standards, circa 2008.

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Content Knowledge Standards and Benchmarks

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McREL's standards and benchmarks database is an extensive collection of standards and their applications throughout the K-12 curriculum. It's a very useful meta-guide for comparing...more
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McREL's standards and benchmarks database is an extensive collection of standards and their applications throughout the K-12 curriculum. It's a very useful meta-guide for comparing standards both across and within individual disciplines.

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California Education Standards

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California Education Standards are the focus of this undated listing of standards resources for the Golden State.

NOTE: SCORE Cyberguides announced that they are no longer

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California Education Standards are the focus of this undated listing of standards resources for the Golden State.

NOTE: SCORE Cyberguides announced that they are no longer checking links and maintaining these excellent resources as of April 2008 due to lack of funding. You will want to verify all links before using the cyberguide in class. You may want to use portions of this cyberguide in combination with other online resources.

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Eight Questions You Should Ask About Standards

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Published by the Mid-Continent Regional Education Laboratory, a.k.a. McREL, this short article outlines some key questions which teachers and administrators should ask before developing...more
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Published by the Mid-Continent Regional Education Laboratory, a.k.a. McREL, this short article outlines some key questions which teachers and administrators should ask before developing any standards-based educational program. It's an excellent starting point for an exploration of this topic.

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Quick Guide to Safe Schools and Youth Violence Prevention

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Scroll down the page to find websites and information on violence prevention in schools. ...more
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Scroll down the page to find websites and information on violence prevention in schools.

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Share this site with your school administrators and fellow teachers.

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Indicators of School Crime & Safety - US Government

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This site gives a number of statistics regarding public, public charter and private schools. The statics include general data like urban versus rural data, reading scores, and others...more
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This site gives a number of statistics regarding public, public charter and private schools. The statics include general data like urban versus rural data, reading scores, and others focused on things like safety and crime. The data is helpful in seeing trends and correlations for things like income levels and the reflection in the safety of schools. Lots of data tables to look through.

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Rubrics for Web Lessons - San Diego State Univ.

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Learn about rubrics and essentials for authentic assessment using rubrics from this article. ...more
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Learn about rubrics and essentials for authentic assessment using rubrics from this article.

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The links to various online rubric generators provide some examples and tools for you to try creating your own rubrics (or use some ready-made ones).

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The Projection of Educational Statistics to 2009 - US Government

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a snapshot into the statistics collected regarding education in the year 2009. The U.S. Department of Education has recently released a report which documents both the projected increases...more
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a snapshot into the statistics collected regarding education in the year 2009. The U.S. Department of Education has recently released a report which documents both the projected increases in US school enrollment and the possible shortage of teachers for those students. The Projection of Educational Statistics to 2009 includes enrollment projections measured along several different criteria.

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The National Network of Partnership Schools

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A national project to build cooperative relationships between schools, parents, and the communities in which they live. ...more
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A national project to build cooperative relationships between schools, parents, and the communities in which they live.

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The National Education Association - NEA

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This site helps teachers navigate what the NEA does and its importance. ...more
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This site helps teachers navigate what the NEA does and its importance.

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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - NCTM - NCTM

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NCTM helps set instructional standards and provide teaching resources for teachers of mathematics at all levels. NCTM's site includes a publications catalog, news releases, and other...more
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NCTM helps set instructional standards and provide teaching resources for teachers of mathematics at all levels. NCTM's site includes a publications catalog, news releases, and other information services.

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The National Alliance of Black School Educators - NABSE

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The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) is a leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the academic success and overall education of children, especially...more
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The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) is a leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the academic success and overall education of children, especially those of African descent. NABSE brings together an influential network of educators, administrators, and institutions dedicated to improving student achievement through effective instructional practices, motivational strategies, and advocacy. Through professional development, research-based programs, and collaborative leadership networks, NABSE works to increase inspiration, encourage strong attendance, and promote excellence in educational outcomes for African American youth.

tag(s): africa (148), african american (122)

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Create a rotating classroom display that highlights influential Black educators, scholars, and advocates. Students can research one figure at a time and share their contributions to education, connecting directly with NABSE's mission to uplift African American excellence. Build a collection of books by African American authors, featuring African American characters and historical experiences. Use these texts during read-alouds, small-group discussions, and literacy stations to promote representation and expand cultural awareness.

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Missouri School Boards Association - MSBA

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MSBA provides services to school boards in Missouri, and also operates the Education Satellite Network, which publishes SatLink magazine. The magazine offers comprehensive listings...more
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MSBA provides services to school boards in Missouri, and also operates the Education Satellite Network, which publishes SatLink magazine. The magazine offers comprehensive listings of satellite-delivered educational programming for classroom use.

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ALAN: The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents

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This site is by a special interest group of the National Council of Teachers of English. It is a scholarly journal dealing with Adolescent Literature (YA). Included are critiques, articles...more
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This site is by a special interest group of the National Council of Teachers of English. It is a scholarly journal dealing with Adolescent Literature (YA). Included are critiques, articles and links to YA Literature on the Internet. "The journal contains articles on YA literature and its teaching, interviews with authors, reports on publishing trends, current research on YA literature, a section of reviews of new books, and ALAN membership news."

tag(s): literature (218), writing (309)

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Save this site on your classroom computers' favorites, so students can easily access the site to find new books to read! Share this link on your class website. This is an excellent resource to provide for summer reading.

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Home page for the state's department of education ...more
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Home page for the state's department of education

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