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. Using Historical Statistics to Teach about World War II Using Historical Statistics to Teach about World War II- Ways teachers can instruct students about the Second World War using statistical information. Centre for Historical Research and Documentation on War and Contemporary Society Centre for Historical Research and Documentation on War and Contemporary Society- Focused on collecting, preserving and studying archives and documents relating to the war, its an… The National World War II Museum The National World War II Museum- Details of exhibits, educational programs, timeline, glossary of related terms, podcasts, and information for visitors to the facility. The Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust The Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust- An overview of the people and events of the Holocaust. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum United States Holocaust Memorial Museum- Materials and resources for teachers, on-line workshop, conferences, and fellowships. Light from the Yellow Star Light from the Yellow Star- Helping educators develop sensitive, effective lessons. Holocaust Documentation and Education Center Holocaust Documentation and Education Center- Devoted to teaching today’s youth the evils and dangers of racial hatred, bigotry, and indifference through lessons. Museum under con… Second World War and Jewish Education in America - Fall and Rise of Orthodoxy Second World War and Jewish Education in America - Fall and Rise of Orthodoxy- A submitted thesis by Rabbi Yitschak Rudomin, Teachers College, Columbia University. The Holocaust Shoe Project The Holocaust Shoe Project- A grass roots campaign to bring awareness and to provide a lesson to turn human cruelty into redemptive acts of loving kindness. Teaching the Holocaust Teaching the Holocaust- An interdisciplinary and computerized program through the use of stamps, pictures, texts and paintings by children in the holocaust. Revisionists Revisionists- Biographical information about revisionist historians who write that the Holocaust is a hoax. European Commission DG Education and Culture European Commission DG Education and Culture- The Directorate General responsible for Education and Culture. Europa Portal: Education Europa Portal: Education- Links to policy overview, relevant laws, policy implementation and sources of information. Leargas:The Exchange Bureau Leargas:The Exchange Bureau- Leargas plays a central role in implementing European Union activities in the fields of education, youth services, vocational training and its work wi… European Youth Forum European Youth Forum- Information and documentation for the Youth Forum - the platform of European non-governmental youth organisations. Committee on Teaching About the United Nations Committee on Teaching About the United Nations- Association of educators and non-governmental organizations discussing ways to introduce the UN in classrooms. United Nations International School (UNIS) United Nations International School (UNIS)- Independent, international K-12 school founded by parent employees of the UN in New York.