Education Reform and School Improvement

Education Reform and School Improvement

K-12 Teachers Educational Issues Department (www.aft.org/edissues) Some excellent resources aimed at education reform and raising student achievement can be found on this AFT site.
Educational Research and Improvement Reports and Studies (www.ed.gov/pubs/studies.html) A collection of helpful resources can be found at this site, including approaches to gaining family involvement.
ADI - Association for Direct Instruction (www.adihome.org) Information and effective practices for school improvement can be found on this site. ADI is an organization providing support for Direct Instruction programs.
Core Knowledge (www.coreknowledge.org) This site contains resources for educators to implement Core Knowledge, including curriculum guidelines, lesson plans, etc.
Success for All (www.successforall.net) Resources supporting effective school-restructuring programs can be found on this site.
Compensatory Education Programs and Title I (www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/CEP/index.html) This site contains contacts for technical assistance, resources, and publications for compensatory programs..
National Institute on the Education of At-Risk Students (www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/At-Risk/) A resource for improving education of students at risk.
The Partnership for Family Involvement (pfie.ed.gov/) This site contains a handbook for family-school-community partnerships designed to help students meet high standards.
NCES: The Condition of Education (nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/) This site contains a collection of essays and indicators published about the condition of education. It is located on the NCES National Center for Education Statistics web site.
Rethinking Schools: An Urban Educational Journal (www.rethinkingschools.org/) Resources for reform and achieving equity in public schools.

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