Internet Links

Overviews

• U.S. Department of Education Press Room   
  Contains press releases, fact sheets, photos and other current information

• Information for International Education
  Check here for facts needed by many constituent audiences - students, administrators, and advisors.

• U.S. Charter Schools
  Information on charter schools in the US, including state by state resources.

• School: The Story of American Public Education
  Public Broadcasting Service online exhibit covering the history, development, present and future of public education in the United States.

Links for Students

Getting Ready

• EduPass
  The Smart Student Guide to Studying in USA, which provides facts on college admission, financial aid, passports, visas, and more

Colleges and Universities

• America's Best Colleges
  U.S. News & World Report ranking of colleges, including articles and other information.
  
  
• American Association of Community Colleges
  The American Association of Community Colleges is the primary advocacy organization for approximately 1,100 associate degree-granting institutions. In addition to providing links to the websites of community colleges, the website contains important information about the organization's ongoing activities, its lobbying activities and some basic statistics about the landscape of community colleges.
  
  
• Colleges and Universities
  This site provides easy state-by-state access to the web sites of community colleges, four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States.
  
  
• College Board OnLine
  Searchable database of degree-granting institutions. Includes online applications for colleges and universities and online registration for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and other pre-admission tests.
  
  
• College Opportunities Online (COOL)
  Compiled by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics, COOL is a direct link to nearly 7,000 colleges and universities in the U.S.
  
  
• Peterson's, The Education & Career Center
  Peterson's books, software, networking services, online activities, and special admissions services are among the most widely used sources of information about American schools, camps, colleges, universities, and other educational opportunities.
  
  
• MIT: Program on Internet and Telecoms Convergence
  Information on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and its successor, the Communication Futures Program, a cross-cutting partnership between university and industry
  
  
• USArts: International Training Program
  USArts International Training and Internship Program places international and United States students and post-graduates with arts and culture-related organizations to complete valuable on-the-job training and internship placements in the United States.

Financial Aid

• Federal Student Aid: International Students
  Information to help the international student who wishes to study in the United States, from the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid (FSA).
  
  
• Paying for School: Financial Aid
  Detailed information on where to go to find financial aid for international students with links to sites with additional information. Includes information on work/study programs.
  
  
• FinAid
  The Smart Student Guide to financial aid provides information about scholarships, loans,  military aid and more.
  
  
• United Negro College Fund
  The nation’s largest, oldest, most successful and most comprehensive minority higher education assistance organization.
  
  

International Exchange Programs

• Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) 
  CIEE, a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, is a leader in international exchange programs and related services.

• Institute of International Education (IIE)
  Resources for students, scholars, educators and university or college advisers as well as research on international education issues. A description of the Fulbright Program includes application information.

International Education

• Peterson's Guide for International Students
  A description of higher education in the United States, types of U.S. institutions, the academic calendar and advice on how to apply to a college or university.

• College View – International
  Information for students includes featured schools, campus profiles, information about studying in the U.S., student services, application basics and scholarship programs.

• International Education Service (IES)
  IES assists students in finding an appropriate college or university in the U.S. The site includes a listing of universities and colleges interested in attracting students from abroad as well as information for educational advisors.
  
  
• NAFSA: The Association of International Educators
  NAFSA promotes exchanges of students and scholars to and from the U.S. The association provides professional education and training and acts as a forum for sharing ideas on international education.

Testing

• Educational Testing Service
  Users can register online for various pre-admission tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  Includes a registration center, sample questions, test preparation tips, worldwide locations of test centers and other information about the TOEFL.
  
  
• Standardized Test Preparation
  The Princeton Review offers test preparation in a classroom setting, through online courses, or with a private tutor.

Links for Teachers

Lesson Plans

• Blue Web'n - A Library of Blue Ribbon Learning Sites on the Web
  Searchable online library of over 2,045 Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level and format (lessons, activities, projects, resources, references and tools).
  
  
• The Educator's Reference Desk
  Links to 3,000 resources on a variety of educational issues, lesson plans, a question archive and the ERIC database.
  
  
• Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)
  FREE is a working group of over 30 federal agencies providing hundreds of federally supported teaching and learning resources available through its website.
  
  
• The Gateway to Educational Materials on the Web
  Lesson plans, curriculum units and other education resources from federal, state, university, non-profit and commercial Internet sites; sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  
• Global SchoolNet Foundation
  Currently, schools from over 100 countries participate in GlobalSchoolNet online projects. Includes a collaboration center clearinghouse with helpful material on content, potential collaborative partners, learning tools, and implementation strategies. The CyberFair section explains how young people can conduct research, publish their findings on the Web, and have the opportunity to win accolades.
  
  
• MarcoPolo: Internet Content for the Classroom
  The MarcoPolo program provides no-cost, standards-based lesson plans, student activities and reviewed websites for kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers and students.

Education Sites

• The Internet Public Library: Education
  A list of resources on many aspects of education for all levels of teachers and students.

• Teaching.com
  A free, non-commercial educational website for educators and students. Teachers can sign up to discuss teaching techniques and trade lesson plan ideas.
  
  
• U.S. Department of Education Supported Sites
  A list of Internet sites on education connected to the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  
• University Business
  A magazine with articles on the current and emerging trends in university and college management, including enrollment, technology, academic affairs and legislation.
  
  
• Internet Education Foundation
  Links to Internet Education Foundation, an organization dedicated to educating the public and policymakers about the potential of a decentralized global Internet to promote democracy, communications, and commerce.
  
  
• K-12 Content Standards
  A wide range of resources on K-12 education, including education standards, lesson plans, searchable databases, and more.
  
  
• State Curricular Frameworks and Content Standards
  Information from the Office of Educational Research and Improvement on state curriculum frameworks.
  
  
• National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF)
  Provides extensive information on states' requirements for school building construction; management, finance, and safety issues relating to schools; and databases and other information resources.
  
  
• Consortium for School Networking (COSN)
  A national network of school districts, schools, organizations, and agencies involved in promoting the increased use of technology in education and making all schools Internet accessible.
  
  
• The National Center for Fair & Open Testing
  This advocacy organization seeks to ensure that the testing of students is fair, open, and educationally sound.
  
  
• Education Resources Organization Directory (EROD)
  Provides a searchable database of education web sites organized by state and topic keyword, of which policy is one.
  
  

Research on Education

• U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology
  The Office coordinates the development and implementation of the Department¡¦ educational technology policies, research projects, and national technology summits.

• Education Resources Information Center Search Function
  ERIC is a centralized bibliographic database of journal articles and other published and unpublished educational materials and is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences.

• The Brown Center on Education Policy
  Affiliated with Brookings Institution, the Center conducts research on topics in American education, with special focus on efforts to improve academic achievement in elementary and secondary schools.

• Committee on Education and Labor, U.S. Congress, House of Representatives
  Established on January 7, 1997, this Congressional committee has basic jurisdiction over education and labor matters.

• Education Policy Analysis Archives
  EPAA is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Education Policy Studies Laboratory, Arizona State University and the College of Education, University of South Florida.

• AACTE Education Policy Clearinghouse
  Designed by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education to help users access education policy and teacher quality information; also provides current news, research and legislation from the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
  
  
• Education Week
  American education's online newspaper includes Teacher Magazine, The Daily News, special reports and education information from the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
  
  
• National Education Association (NEA)
  Information about public schools and the issues they face, including reviews of pending legislation.
  
  
• U.S. Department of Education’s Network for Education Information
  An interagency and public / private partnership whose mission is to provide official information assistance for anyone seeking information about U.S. education and for U.S. citizens seeking authoritative information about education in other countries.

Distance Learning

• Online Education Datebase
  OEDB currently contains reviews of 620 programs from 57 accredited online colleges. The database sorts its reviews by program, college, or degree level.

• Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration
  A peer-reviewed electronic journal published quarterly, with articles by practitioners and researchers with specific focus or implications for the management of distance education programs.
  
  
• Peterson's Distance Learning Programs
  Descriptions of distance learning programs and courses at U.S. institutions, including contact information, searchable by course of study and degree/award level.
  

Diversity

• Modern Language Association 
  Links to Modern Language Association of America (MLA), which provides opportunities for its members to share their scholarly findings and teaching experiences with colleagues and to discuss trends in the academy.
  
  
• Diversity Innovations from DIVERSITYWEB
  DiversityWeb's profiles of over 200 universities and colleges with diversity programs

Special Needs Education

• George Washington University Heath Resource Center
  Quarterly newsletter from the National Clearinghouse for Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities; includes information on international exchange opportunities.

Statistics

• Digest of Education Statistics
  Compilation of statistical information covering the field of education from pre-kindergarten through graduate school, produced by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), U.S. Department of Education.
  
  
• National Center for Education Statistics
  NCES, U.S. Department of Education, is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the United States and other nations.