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University of North Carolina

Letters of Recommendation

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Letters of recommendation play a key role in the college admissions process. A handout on the topic, part of a series on specific writing assignments, helps applicants through the process of choosing recommenders and requesting a letter....
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Mind Tools

Mind Tools: What Is Leadership?

For Students 9th - 10th
Short video accompanying article in which presenters James Manktelow and Amy Carlson break leadership down into four steps: creating a vision, being motivating and inspiring, being able to deliver a vision, and becoming a coach and...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Consistent Supervision and Ongoing Evaluation

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Many districts are moving to a model in which skilled principal supervisors engage often with principals in their schools. These regular visits, coupled with evaluation based on rubrics, provide ongoing guidance to improve practice. This...
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Schlechty Center: Center for Leadership in School Reform

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Schlechty Center for Leadership in School Reform is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is "to encourage and support the transformation of the existing system of rules, roles, and relationships that govern the way time, people,...
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FNO Press

From Now On: Making the Best of New Tools

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
As teachers become more familiar with technology the focus becomes using technology to facilitate curriculum, state standards and pedagogy. School districts want to ensure their "Investment pays rich dividends in terms of student...
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The Student Conservation Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Mission: To build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
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North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Ncrel: Pathways to School Improvement

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use this NCREL site to find research and best practices relating to many critical issues in education. Each area on the site includes discussions of critical issues, supporting material, and additional resources. Areas include...
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Stennis Center for Public Service

For Students 9th - 10th
For students with an interest in Public Service, this provides program information. There are links to other government sites and a biography on Senator John C. Stennis.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Tea Moloby: Simplifying and Strengthening Emotional Wellness for Children

For Students Pre-K - 1st
TEAMology's mission is to understand and improve emotional health to enhance every child's ability to succeed in school, career, and life. This a social-emotional learning curriculum with character-driven activities and videos brought to...
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4-H

National 4 H Council

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about local volunteering opportunities for kids of all ages at the National 4-H Council website.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Fannie Lou Hamer

For Students 9th - 10th
This Ibiblio.org Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee site offers a brief biography on Fannie Lou Hamer.
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Other

American Counseling Association

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lifelong human development is the American Counseling Association's focus. Professional counselors will find support for their own development. Features includes government relations, leadership listings, media/public, news, and bulletin...
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Mississippi Department of Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides access to all areas of public education in the state. Links explore such topics as grants, funding, awards and scholarships, technology, leadership, teaching certification, curriculum concerns, school and student data,...
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Other

Great Schools: Online Guide to K 12 Public Schools

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides access to online profiles of K-12 public schools in all 50 states. Individual school profiles include test scores, facts about student ethnicity and economic level, and parent and student ratings about teacher...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Education Agency: The Latest Tea News

For Students 9th - 10th
News from the Texas Education Agency, the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. The mission of TEA is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.
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THEJournal

The Journal: Making Sense of Nclb

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A series of links to articles originally published as a supplement to THE Journal on the No Child Left Behind Legislation (NCLB). These articles focus on the four key areas of accountabilhnology products that meet NCLB requirements.ity,...
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Atlanta in the Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
An online look at the role Atlanta played in all parts of the Civil Rights Movement.

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