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Illinois Business Education Association (Ibea)
The IBEA site offers information about the organization, its members, affiliates, mission, publications, conferences, and task forces.
Texas Public Broadcasting
Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: Civil Rights and Conservatism 1945 Present
Learn about over seventy years of Texas history from the time of civil rights to present day.
Other
Common Year Round Education Questions
Is year round education a good idea? What benefits will it bring? Are there any downsides? This Q&A by Dr. Charles Ballinger answers these questions and more. This article is distributed by the Year Round Education Association.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Education
A result of one of the social reforms that attacked child labor was the increase in public education. See how education for all was addressed in the late 19th century, and read about the increased availability of higher education for...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Education Policy
This website contains an interactive timeline about the history of education policy within the United States.
Other
American Academy of Physician Assistants
The home page of the premier professional organization of Physician Assistants. Site includes a bookstore, a search engine to research current health and healthcare issues, and biographical information on the top PA's in the country.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Paul Fleischman
Web English Teacher offers a group of resources for teaching and learning about author Paul Fleischman.
Other
Brookings Institution: Obama's Education Policy
A discussion about the changes that the Obama Administration wants to make to the education system and opinions as to whether or not the changes will be successful. Includes link to video. (March 13, 2009)
Other
Aorn: Homepage
Home page of an association of professional nurses working in surgical settings. Professional, educational, and research resources available. These include an online journal, current publications, research projects, and related Web links.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Virginia Hamilton
This site contains a biographical description of Virginia Hamilton. There is also a list of her books with a brief description of each
Other
Save, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Information and education about suicide and its prevention. Links to facts, misconceptions, Q&As, books, and other articles on the topic.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Keeper of the Doves
This resource offers a review of "Keeper of the Doves" by Carol Hurst as well as discussion questions and activities for classes reading this deceptively simple story about a family during one summer in 1900.
Other
Wisconsin Mathematics Council, Inc.
Open to "anyone interested in mathematics education in Wisconsin," the organization's site provides information on the goals, board of directors, membership, jobs, scholarships and awards available, and resources (e.g., videos and...
Other
Idaho Education Association (Iea)
This state affiliate of the National Education Association presents its mission, calendar, membership, and benefits and also offers resources for teachers and parents.
Other
Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine
Comprehensive but easily understood legal guide for noncitizens in Spanish and English. Though directed to immigrants to Maine, the basic principles apply to immigrants to any state in the United States.
Other
Legal Guide for Immigrants: Education for Non Citizens
Comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanation in English and Spanish of basic education rights of residents of the United States. Though the site caters to immigrants to Maine, most of the information here applies to residents anywhere...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Summer Reading
Here are some great ideas for summer learning and reading.
Other
Nasta: State Departments of Education
This interactive map of the U.S. provides access to individual state departments of education in all fifty states.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Education
Looks at the history of public and higher education in Texas, and the establishment of universities there.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Mystery Workers: Productive Resources
This website focuses on productive resources which are divided into three categories, natural, human, and capital.
Other
Teachers First: Special Education
This site provides teachers and other education professionals with information and resources about teaching students with disabilities. Some links are about good teaching practices while other provide information about specific...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.