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A non-profit organization whose purpose is to further research in, and the teaching of, Greek and Latin epigraphy in North America. The Society fosters collaboration in the field and facilitates the exchange of scholarly research and discussion, both in the public forum and in published form.
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ASGLE Home (UNC-CH)  Please choose from one of the following options: Purpose of the society Executive committee (updated 28 Feb 2003) Membership information and forms On-line resources Announcements (updated 18 March 2003) Links to web-based epigraphical resources The epigrapher's bookshelf (a work in...
http://asgle.classics.unc.edu/

Provides resources, education, support, and networking for business managers, food service directors, managers, or persons responsible for the administration of the food and nutrition services in schools.
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School Nutrition Association  A membership benefits like professional training, industry news and more 160; SNA concludes its Fall Membership Drive. Going Places?Need help promoting National School Breakfast Week? The School Nutrition Association helps you prepare for March 6 10, 2006 Going Places with...
http://www.asfsa.org/

Association of Chinese schools, with information on activities as well as resources for teaching and school management. Site offers English and Chinese Simplified language options.
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CSAUS Chinese School Association in the United States  Member School Update School Search Join CSAUS Books School Management Teaching Parent Club Student Club Conferences Newsletters Past Events Internet Links Online Student Registration (Member School Only 2005 9-13 VERB, PPT file 2005 1 2 12ÔÂ27-28 Summary Agenda 2004 21...
http://csaus.org/

Advocating on behalf of individual institutions of higher education that are defined and controlled by their respective tribal nations.
http://www.aihec.org/

A nonprofit educational organization that offers seminars, classes, books and magazines on philosophy, metaphysics, the classics, mythology and ancient civilizations.
http://www.newacropolis.org/

Organization advocating standards-based school improvement programs. Includes news, issues information, research findings and curriculum materials. MCREL as the Regional Educational Laboratory and Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Mathematics and Science for the states of Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
http://www.mcrel.org/

Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory serves the Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Site includes assessment and program evaluation resources.
http://www.nwrel.org/

Includes news, publications, meetings, teacher preparation information, professional development, and state chapters.
http://www.aacte.org/

Seeks to increase the effectiveness of federal legislation for local education agencies. Background information, board of directors, newsletter, upcoming conferences, and related links are showcased.
http://www.nafepa.org/

Conducts research and demonstrations and offers training programs in the field of education, including school reforms, in a service area that includes Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
http://www.ael.org/

Designed to help state policymakers and educational leaders more easily access the Southern Regional Education Board's information about elementary, secondary and higher education in the Southern states.
http://www.sreb.org/

A new program theme to help the United States develop the science-literate populace that can more ably meet the challenges of the 21st century. From the National Science Foundation.
http://www.nsf.gov/findoutwhy/

Educates academic decision makers to be leaders for integrated institutional change that significantly improves student learning.
http://www.thenationalacademy.org/

Engages in a public relations program designed to increase public awareness of NSBA, the state school board associations, local school boards and issues directly affecting public elementary and secondary education.
http://www.nsba.org/

An organization comprised of more than 100 members with representation from business, industry, and labor; scientific and engineering societies; state and local alliances; education organizations; and governmental agencies. The mission of the Triangle Coalition is to foster collaboration among leaders in education, business, and government to improve science, mathematics and technology education.
http://www.triangle-coalition.org/

A team competition wherein students match their intellects with students from other schools across the nation.
http://www.usad.org/

Membership is composed of elementary, middle, and high school teachers, supervisors of English programs, college and university faculty, teacher educators, local and state agency English specialists, and professionals in related fields.
http://www.ncte.org/

The professional accrediting organization for schools, colleges, and departments of education in the United States.
http://www.ncate.org/

Dedicated to strengthening and promoting liberal education through accreditation and research.
http://www.aale.org/

A group of professional educators offering their services as tutors throughout the nation for over 20 years. Offices located in Texas, Tennessee, and Illinois
http://www.wetutor.org/

A network of councils that focus on international affairs and world affairs and also provide educational resources for teachers and students.
http://www.worldaffairscouncils.org/

Recruits college graduates with a background in computer science serve as Technology Coordinators for economically disadvantaged K-12 schools. Includes information on joining, sites, and program activities.
http://www.katapultz.org/

Provides adult education professional development, policy review and implementation.
http://www.naepdc.org

The COE is a national, independent advocate for public education and for more effective public schools.
http://www.ctredpol.org

Gathers, analyzes and disseminates information about current and emerging issues, trends and innovations in state education policies.
http://www.ecs.org

Works to improve urban public education through better governance, management and labor relations. Includes news, articles, funding information, flagship initiatives and FAQ.
http://www.broadfoundation.org/

Organization of school districts from throughout the country concerned with maintaining Federal impact aid funding for schools serving federally connected children.
http://www.sso.org/nafis/

Seeks ways to enhance education through the use of technology. Details on partners and associates, programs, and events. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
http://www.the-atec.org/

National educational and scientific non-profit organization created to help minority science and engineering students to achieve academic excellence.
http://www.cahsee.org/

Responsible for the accreditation of post-MD medical training programs within the United States. Accreditation is accomplished through a peer review process and is based upon established standards and guidelines.
http://www.acgme.org/

Americans for Better Education is a nonpartisan, broad-based coalition of business leaders, parents and reform advocates working to pass legislation to improve K-12 education.
http://www.bettered.org/1081/

Encourages, creates, and supports partnerships among higher education institutions, public school districts, and community organizations, to improve the effectiveness of public education by increasing the number of high-caliber, culturally-connected teachers in K-12 classrooms. USA.
http://www.communityteachers.org/

An individual membership organization devoted solely to the improvement of teacher education both for school-based and post secondary teacher educators. USA
http://www.ate1.org/

Addresses specific issues of Hispanic students pursuing a college degree (USA).
http://www.hacu.net/

An independent, non-profit organization that advocates the right of every child to a quality education. Conducts research, develops education programs, and provides training and technical assistance.
http://www.idra.org/

A coalition of 21 multiracial, urban-suburban school districts across the United States. The Network's mission is to discover, develop and implement the means to ensure high academic achievement for students of color, specifically African American and Latino students.
http://www.msanetwork.org/

Provides information to assist users in the study of education policies, especially as related to teacher preparation.
http://www.edpolicy.org

Exchange program for students in the U.S.A. and 30 other countries. School year and short-term programs are described, including information on how to become a host family.
http://www.cci-exchange.com/

Championing the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.
http://www.cisnet.org/

A national, independent advocate for public education and for more effective public schools. The Center helps Americans better understand the role of public education in a democracy and the need to improve the academic quality of public schools.
http://www.cep-dc.org/

Advocates for populations whose access to excellent education has been limited or denied. All projects focus on applied research and technical assistance.
http://www.alliance.brown.edu/

The Mid-Atlantic Laboratory for Student Success (LSS), one of ten Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) funded by the U.S. Department of Education to revitalize and reform educational practices in the service of student success through programs of applied research and development and services to the field.
http://www.temple.edu/lss/

NCREL covers Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin and concentrates their activity on educational applications of technology to improve learning. Site includes research, evaluation, and assessment resources.
http://www.ncrel.org/

An education organization with the mission to promote and support the continuous improvement of educational opportunities for all learners in the southeast United States.
http://www.serve.org/

Carries out an integrated program of education applied research and development, information provision, technical assistance, and professional development to improve teaching and learning for all students in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
http://www.sedl.org/

WestEd is the regional education laboratory for Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah. Site includes information on their work in "Technology in Education" and in "Evaluation Research."
http://www.wested.org/

Non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement.
http://www.nsdc.org/

A citizen's gateway to the world of public school reform and local education funds.
http://www.publiceducation.org/

Nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues.
http://www.ccsso.org