The Learning Policy Institute conducts and communicates independent, high-quality research to improve education policy and practice. Working with policymakers, researchers, educators, community groups, and others, the Institute seeks to advance evidence-based policies that support empowering and equitable learning for each and every child.
"international, not-for-profit, educational organization with the mission of advancing Information Technology in Education and E-Learning research, development, learning, and its practical application."
Advances quality education research and its use in policy formation and practice. Undertakes research studies that address pressing issues in education and that typically include both NAEd members and other scholars with an expertise in a particular area of inquiry. Site contains a bibliography of publications, research initiatives, and meeting, and fellowship information. Does not contain policy statements. Based in Washington, DC.
Advances and disseminates research on the causal effects of education interventions, practices, programs, and policies. Sponsors activities and publishes original research focused on educational effectiveness. Has conference. Publishes journal, handbook and research briefs. Some UCI Education faculty participate.
Identifies, translates and models relevant scholarly research to frame the public discourse about social problems. Current projects focus on such issues as mental health, education, budget and taxes, early childhood development, child nutrition, children's oral health, and other children's issues.
Holds biennial meeting, publishes, has policy briefs, international in scope, has over 5,000 members, located in Ann Arbor, MI. UCI researchers present at this conference.
Biennial conference; publishes Journal of Research on Adolescence, and newsletter. Covers theoretical, empirical, and policy research issues of adolescence, including issues of diversity. Links to blog posts written (though not endorsed) by members. UCI researchers present at this conference. International/global scope.
Contains a large collection of resources, units of practice, lesson plans, and activity ideas for grades K-12. Units can be searched by national or state/local standards. Links to professional development resources are also included.
The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching.
Provides daily resources for teaching and learning with The New York Times, including lesson plans, questions for writing and discussion, quizzes, monthly contests and more. Free access through Doane's group account.
Find social science data in this huge computerized archive on topics including demography, economics, health care, politics, social behavior, public opinion. From the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR).
Nice selection of arts and crafts projects, idea forums, contributed articles, and links to related sites. Also provides a shopping link to the site's sponsor, Discount School Supply.
As the title indicates, specializes in resources pertaining to middle school education. Contains project descriptions, links to lesson plans, resources by subject area as well as targeted towards principals, parents, teachers, etc.
Provides lesson plans and links to reviewed Web sites in literature, language arts, foreign languages, art and culture, and history and social studies.
Large collection of free art lessons, printable activity pages, etc. on various art disciplines (e.g. painting, drawing, printmaking, and more). Not limited to kindergarten but covers K-12.
A searchable site for information on math and math education at all educational levels. Includes sources for parents, students, and teachers, an extensive list of Internet math resources, excerpts from math electronic discussion groups, etc.
Extensive links to information on physical education topics, including lesson plans, assessment ideas, information for professionals, job listings, listservs, and related areas such as nutrition, fitness, etc.
The largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Excellent source on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and students. The "LD In-Depth" section has resources on topics such as IEPs, assessment, teaching techniques, etc.
Discusses the organization's activities and publications, and provides selected papers, journal abstracts, legislative updates, and information for parents.
