Educational Studies: Web Sources

Publication raising awareness of issues facing public schools.

the only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of teaching foreign languages at all instruction levels.

The American Federation of Teachers was founded in 1916 to represent the economic, social and professional interests classroom teachers. It is an affiliated international union of the AFL-CIO.

The National Education Association is an organization dedicated to advancing the cause of public education in America. While the membership of the NEA is comprised of anyone who works for a public district, a college or university, or any other public institution devoted primarily to education, this site has much information for parents and communities interested in improving America's public schools.

NCTM supports the professional development of mathematics educators through publications and research, such as the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics.

A professional organization in support of English education, literacy, and language arts.

a professional organization that provides leadership, service, and support for all social studies educators.

an organization of over 60,000 members including science teachers, science supervisors and administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), located within the US Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

Yearly report on the state of education in the US with relevant statistics.

Global and internationally comparable statistics on education, science, technology, culture and communication.

CRPE uses research and policy analysis to make education more effective.

The site provides information about the Department of Education's programs, services, and initiatives.

Created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. Its mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

Teacher resources and teacher professional development programming across the curriculum.

Includes original content such as lesson plans, practical information for educators, information on how to integrate technology in the classroom, and much more.

Website with links to preK-12 educational resources including lesson plans, teaching activities, on-demand video assets, and interactive games and simulations.

Resources to support teachers from the U.S. Department of Education. Materials to plan instruction and understand government policies.

Website intended to make education available to all with collections of online videos, learning activities, and assessments.

Information for and online community to support knowledge and use of educational technologies.

Free courses from major universities including Harvard and MIT.

Coursera partners with major universities to offer over 370 courses.

Online higher education focusing specifically on Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.