Issues

Horizon Solutions Site Horizon Solutions Site- Database of solutions to environmental, development, population and health issues. Almanac of Policy Issues: Environment Almanac of Policy Issues: Environment- Links and background information on U.S. and global environmental issues, including issues such as air quality, water quality, global warmin… COEJL: Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life COEJL: Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life- Group engages Jewish institutions and individuals in bringing the moral passion of Jewish tradition and social action to envir… Linkages Linkages- Online version of Earth Negotiations Bulletin, from the Canada-based International Institute for Sustainable Development. Extensive world news and analysis related to po… World Environment Day World Environment Day- Every 5th of June is a day used by the United Nations to stimulate worldwide awareness of environmental issues and encourages political action. Includes pre… Cleaner and Greener Environment Program Cleaner and Greener Environment Program- Makes it easy for consumers and businesses to help clean up the environment. Dieoff.com Dieoff.com- Links, articles, and information on overpopulation, energy usage, climate change, and other issues. Shared Crossing Project Shared Crossing Project- Offers programs to educate people about the emotionally healing experiences available at the end of life. Also offers counseling, consultation and trainin… American Psychological Association: End-of-Life Care Issues and Care American Psychological Association: End-of-Life Care Issues and Care- Report examines the role of psychology and psychologists in end-of-life decisions and quality of care issues. Estate of Denial Estate of Denial- Gives the "dark side" of estate management plus involuntary redistribution of assets via trusts, wills, and guardianships. Exposes an industry where lawyers and … Before I Die Before I Die- A PBS program exploring the medical, ethical, and social issues surrounding end-of-life care in America today. Features real life stories about people who have faced… American Institutes for Research: InformED Blog American Institutes for Research: InformED Blog- Commentary about a wide range of issues in American education. CSMonitor.com - USA Education CSMonitor.com - USA Education- News coverage of education (K-12, college, and adult ed.). Educational Pathways to Power Educational Pathways to Power- An address by Hilary Lips - recipient of the New Zealand Federation of University Women's Distinguished American Scholar Award - and distributed by … Organizational Development in Education Organizational Development in Education- Optimizing schools, colleges, and universities through proven techniques such as cultural change, strategic measurement, process consultin… Global Campaign for Education Global Campaign for Education- Promotes education as a basic human right, and mobilizes public pressure on governments and the international community to provide free, compulsory … CSMonitor.com - Before you cheer, sign here CSMonitor.com - Before you cheer, sign here- Article on public school extracurricular activity liability waivers. NPR : Hearing Voices: High School's 'Quiet Kids' NPR : Hearing Voices: High School's 'Quiet Kids'- Producer Hilary Frank of the Hearing Voices radio project presents the voices of some quiet kids, teenagers, who feel isolated fr… NPR Talk of the Nation : Intellectuals on Campus NPR Talk of the Nation : Intellectuals on Campus- Join host Neal Conan for a discussion about intellectualism on campus. [32:31 streaming audio broadcast] Christian Science Monitor - Learning Christian Science Monitor - Learning- News feed of the newspaper's weekly coverage of education topics. Lessontutor.com - Educational Policy Issues Lessontutor.com - Educational Policy Issues- Essays about teaching and the politics of running schools. The Condition of Education (USA) The Condition of Education (USA)- An integrated collection of the indicators and analyses published in The Condition of Education 2000, 2001 and 2002. NYTimes.com - Sleep Is One Thing Missing in Busy Teenage Lives NYTimes.com - Sleep Is One Thing Missing in Busy Teenage Lives- Many teenagers live in a state of chronic sleep deficit that can affect mood, behavior, schoolwork and reaction tim… The Right to Education Project The Right to Education Project- A resource on the status of the right to education as outlined by the United Nations, supporting the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on education… Media Visions Media Visions- Articles and essays by journalist Ken Freed, covering issues related to literacy and educational technology. International Correspondents in Education (ICE) International Correspondents in Education (ICE)- ICE is a world-wide network of freelance journalists and copy-writers who specialise in education issues. The Kid-Safe Network The Kid-Safe Network- A nation-wide educational program to teach children and parents about the dangers of child molesters. Learn special methods to avoid these dangers. NPR/Kaiser/Kennedy School Education Survey NPR/Kaiser/Kennedy School Education Survey- Public approves of higher taxes for schools, but wants fairness in funding; support weak for vouchers and unclear for charter schools. … From Inkwells to an Electronic Learning Community From Inkwells to an Electronic Learning Community- Commentary on technological wonders as they impact education. Almanac of Policy Issues: Education Almanac of Policy Issues: Education- Latest news, background information and links on U.S. elementary, secondary, and higher education issues. Equity Center Equity Center- Committed to helping public school personnel embrace the key concepts of equity and eliminate bias and discrimination in the context of their day-to-day activities. National Center on Education and the Economy National Center on Education and the Economy- Policies, tools, technical assistance and professional development that people everywhere can use to design and implement effective s… Moral Issues in Education Moral Issues in Education- Research articles and other essays regarding character education in the United States and Japan, by Taku Ikemoto The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education- Provides action-oriented analyses of state and federal policies affecting education beyond high school. Independent Voices for Better Education Independent Voices for Better Education- Dedicated to improving education and educational accountability. Joannejacobs.com Joannejacobs.com- Weblog of the freelance writer and former San Jose Mercury News columnist. Most entries are about education issues, both college and precollege. Education Week Education Week- Weekly news on American education issues. Searchable archives. The Guardian - Banking Reform The Guardian - Banking Reform- Collected news, analysis and commentary on international banking reform. Journalist's Resource - Economics Research Websites Journalist's Resource - Economics Research Websites- Resources including database of statistics and historical data as well as surveys, reports, working papers and articles. From … No Lottery No Lottery- Aims to educate people about the dangers of the lottery. Celebrate Capitalism Celebrate Capitalism- Campaign to show public support and protest in favor of capitalism. Information about rallies and street parties as well as past events. Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada- An organization representing approximately 125 Canadians born disabled as a consequence of the drug Thalidomide. Site has position paper… Disability is Natural Disability is Natural- Kathie Snow's official website. Offers a new way of thinking (and talking) about disabled people, learning disabilities and physical and mental handicaps. Almanac of Policy Issues: Disability Issues Almanac of Policy Issues: Disability Issues- News, background information and links on disability issues, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Developmental Dis… The Trigger, the Pen and the Switch The Trigger, the Pen and the Switch- Article on the killing of a woman thinking of moving her mother to a care facility. The Media Edge The Media Edge- How to write opinion articles that editors will actually use. Disability.gov Disability.gov- One-stop online access to resources, services, and information available throughout the Federal government. Institute on Community Integration Institute on Community Integration- Committed to preventing and reducing the limiting effects of disabilities, ICI applies its resources to improve the quality and community orien… But You Don't Look Sick? But You Don't Look Sick?- A collection of articles, stories, book and product reviews, with health resources and a message board. Hillwatch Think Tanks Hillwatch Think Tanks- Directory of Canadian and international public policy think tanks.