Web sites whose topics relate to educational issues on a national level are housed in this category, as well as schools operating nationwide or in multiple states.
Recommended Resources
The purpose of the AAUP is to enhance and to advocate for academic freedom, and to define professional standards in education. Discussed here are the organization's advocacy efforts, issues in higher education, and government relations. AAUP publications and research reports are available for viewing.
http://www.aaup.org/
Features an educational organization that oversees accreditation of college and university level instruction in technology computing, engineering and applied science. Includes a database of accredited institutions.
http://www.abet.org/
Features the higher education policy journal of the American Federation of Teachers, seeking to inform public policy by exploring a diversity of ideas and viewpoints by academics, outside researchers and others who affect educational policy. Current and previous issues are available online.
http://www.aft.org/pubs-reports/american_academic/
American Academy National Home School
On its site, this online school, based in Oklahoma City, provides details on arranging home schooling, including christian home education, along with information on accreditation of home education. The website also discusses homeschooling and socialization.
http://www.nationalhomeschool.com/
American Association of Community Colleges
The AACC is an advocacy organization for community colleges throughout the United States. An overview of the community college system is put forward, along with a report of the organization's advocacy programs, news and events, as well as its publications and other resources.
http://www.aacc.nche.edu/
American Association of School Administrators
The AASA is a professional organization comprised of educational leaders throughout the United States, whose members consist of school executives, superintendents and administrators, as well as cabinet members, professors and others in the field. An overview of the organization is presented, along with details of its programs, activities, events and conferences.
http://www.aasa.org/
American Council of Learned Societies
As a private, non-profit confederation of scholarly organizations from throughout the nation, the ACLS is purposed to advance hunanistic studies in all fields of learning in the humanities. Its history, mission, structure and governance are defined, including a staff directory and schedule of meetings.
http://www.acls.org/
American Educational Research Association
AERA is a membership organization whose purpose is to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation, and to promote the distribution and application of research results. Its members represent a variety of interests, including education, psychology, statistics, sociology, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology and political science.
http://www.aera.net/
American Federation of Teachers
Affiliated with the AFL-CIO, the AFT is a professional union of teachers, paraprofessionals and school related personnel, purposed to advocate for its members. Its site calls attention to its history and mission, offers details about the benefits of membership, reports salary surveys and legislative actions, publications and other reports.
http://www.aft.org/
American Homeschool Association
The American Homeschool Association is a non-profit organization supporting homeschoolers with information and other resources.
http://www.americanhomeschoolassociation.org/
Published by the University of Chicago Press, and sponsored by the Penn State College of Education, the AJE seeks to integrate the intellectual, methodological and substantive diversity of educational theory, encouraging communication between educational scholars and the teaching professions. Its articles include research, theoretical statements, philosophical arguments and other topics.
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/AJE/
American School is an editorially independent education magazine published each month by the National School Boards Association. Current and archived issues are available online, along with supplements and other resources, subscription information and a description of the publication's advertising policies.
http://www.asbj.com/
American Society for Engineering Education
ASEE is an educational organization that promotes the study of engineering in the United States. You can find out about a variety of engineering conferences, and browse job listings for positions in engineering education.
http://www.asee.org/
Choose from a variety of programs in design, culinary arts, media arts and fashion, with locations throughout the United States, including online programs.
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/
Association for Equality and Excellence in Education
AEEE members are employees of Federal TRiO Programs in New Jersey and New York, which provides programs for students of disadvantaged backgrounds. The organization advocates for its members, provides them with training, and seeks to expand the availability of educational opportunity programs. Membership and scholarship information is presented, as well as meeting schedules and relevant news.
http://www.aeee.org/
Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities
The APCA is a national campus activities organization founded to serve the needs of campus activities programming departments throughout the United States, offering various online services, including tour schedules for artists, an employment search, training, and a members area.
http://www.apca.com/
Association of American Colleges and Universities
AAC&U is a national association concerned with the quality, vitality and public standing of undergraduate liberal education. Its site includes resources on liberal education, general education, curriculum, faculty, institutional change, assessment, diversity, civic engagement, and other issues.
http://www.aacu.org/
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Collection of medical schools and teaching hospitals across the United States and Canada. Includes general organization information, mission statement, upcoming meetings and events, school and hospital directory, and publications index.
http://www.aamc.org/
Association of Schools of Public Health
Information on public health issues and educational programs in the United States. There are articles on public health issues such as pandemics and employment opportunities for public health professionals.
http://www.asph.org
This national coalition of college and university presidents is charged with encouraging campus-based civic engagement through public and community service, and providing resources and training for faculty members involved in the integration of community-based learning into the curriculum. An overview of the organization and its initiatives is put forward, as well as relevant news, events, jobs, grants and other information.
http://www.compact.org/
Central States Communication Association
The CSCA is a membership organization established to unite and educate people with an affinity to the central region of the United States and a scholarly interest in all areas of communication, and to promote their mutual goals. An overview of the organization is presented, including its publications and conventions.
http://www.csca-net.org/
Hosted by the Dirksen Congressional Center, this site puts forward an interactive experience designed for students from the fourth grade through high school, using full-color illustrations and activities, to teach the foundations of the United States federal government and how its actions affect others. Other information and resources are also included.
http://www.congressforkids.net/
Council of Writing Program Administrators
The WPA is a national association of college and university faculty who share an interest in directing writing programs. Its online features include a Network for Media Action section which relates person-to-person accounts of everyday experiences with writing, and the text of the WPA Journal, its official publication.
http://wpacouncil.org/
Department of Defense Education Activity
The DoDEA serves the children of military service members and provides comprehensive pre K-12 grade curriculum. Includes organization's mission statement, current programs, education and support offices directory, and resources for students and alumni as well as for parents, communities and visitors.
http://www.dodea.edu
Maintained by Stanford University, this journal covers research, ideas, and qualified arguments on a variety of topics related to American K-12 education. Its site permits visitors to browse by date, topic or author, with archives available.
http://educationnext.org/
Features a directory of private schools throughout the United States, utilizing an interactive map to permit site visitors to view private school within each state, including student demographics and contact data for each. Articles on various topics relating to a variety of private schools, including Christian, military, and boarding schools.
http://educationseek.com/schools/Private_Schools/
Education Week is an American publication that covers new developments in American education, covering everything from high school to college. You can find out about curriculum and learning, relevant political events, new studies of schools, and education job listings.
http://www.edweek.org/
Educause is a non-profit membership organization whose purpose is to advance higher education through promoting the use of information technology, its membership open to institutions of higher learning, corporations serving the education information technology market, and other related organizations. Its site describes it major initiatives, professional development, and other resources.
http://www.educause.edu/
As a national, not-for-profit agency for education reform, the Efficacy Institute provides tools and services that can be used to enhance academic achievement and character development. An overview of the agency includes its strategic alliances, services and products, results, and contact data.
http://www.efficacy.org/
Family Learning Organization (FLO)
Based in Spokane, Washington, FLO is a non-profit organization serving the homeschool community through advocacy and standardized testing, which are available from FLO for a cost. Online resources include articles on creating lesson plans.
http://www.familylearning.org/
Home School Legal Defense Association
The HSLDA is a non-profit advocacy organization charged with defending and advancing the constitutional rights of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms in regard to education. Its site offers information relating to laws regulating home education, impending legislation and legal cases, as well as suggestions for the mechanics of homeschooling children through high school.
http://www.hslda.org/
The Homeschooling In America web site provides parents who wish to homeschool their children everything they need to know to do so successfully.
http://www.homeschoolinginamerica.com/
International Society for Neoplatonic Studies
The ISNS was established for the purpose of promoting the school of philosophy based on the teachings of Plato, with elements of Aristotelianism, Pagan, Christian, Jewishm, Islamic and other religious interpretations. Membership information, including a list of officers and the organization's constitution, are available here, along with a schedule of conferences, and other resources.
http://www.isns.us/
Linfield College: Online and Continuing Education
Offering degree programs, certificate programs, and minors online, Linfield College is a private college in McMinnville, Oregon, with a campus in Portland. Its online programs include bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business information systems, computer information systems, global studies, history, international business, management, marketing, project management and RN to BSN. Available is an online assessment and schedules.
https://www.linfield.edu/dce.html
This university is a Jesuit, Catholic university located in Baltimore, MD, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees.
http://www.loyola.edu/
Mayo Clinic: Education and Research
One of the three websites of Mayo Clinic, this website focuses on the education offered and research studies by Mayo Clinic. The website provides a drop-down menu where you can choose your desired degree or certificate and program as well. With schools in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota, information is provided for each, as well as for other Mayo sites.
http://www.mayo.edu/
The Moore Foundation is an American organization that provides information on home schooling. The website also has information on the Moore formula on how to conduct successful home education. The website also has an online catalog where you can order home education products.
http://www.moorefoundation.com/
National Art Education Association
Based in Reston, Virginia, NAEA is an organization which promotes art education in various ways. You can get advocacy and research resources here to help you argue for the importance of the arts. The website also has general information on the value of arts education.
http://www.naea-reston.org/
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Organized for the purpose of improving the quality of educational and developmental services to children through the age of eight, the NAEYC provides a national network of local, state and regional affiliates, as well as a global alliance of organizations with similar interests.
http://www.naeyc.org/
National Association of Independent Schools
Representing independent schools and associations within the United States and some other countries, the NAIS is intended to be the national voice of independent schools and a center for advocacy on their behalf. Shared is an overview of the organization, its career center, admission and financial aid services, publications, and schedule of conferences and programs.
http://www.nais.org/
National Association of Special Education Teachers
Formed for the purpose of meeting the needs of special education teachers, and those preparing to enter the field, NASET serves as a forum for their ideas through networking, research, publications and membership benefits, which are described here.
http://www.naset.org/
National Center for Education Statistics
The NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the United States. The purpose of its web site is to provide clear, complete information about its mission and activities, and to serve the research, education and other interested communities. Included here are publications, products, surveys, data tools, statistics, and a school and library search feature.
http://nces.ed.gov/
National Coalition of Independent Scholars
The NCIS was established to facilitate the work of independent scholars, bringing them together to share scholarly interests, improve access to information, grants, fellowship, and publishing opportunities, and to sponsore conferences and workshops of interest to its members and to the public.
http://www.ncis.org/
National Council of Teachers of English
With a special interest in improving the teaching and learning of English, and with language arts at all educational levels, the NCTE is a membership organization of institutions and individuals who share this mission. Its site includes a member center, action area, and details of the organization's efforts in professional development.
http://www.ncte.org/
National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts
The National Guild is an American organization for those who provide art education in schools across the United States. The site also has employment listings for positions in art schools. You can also find advocacy resources from this site.
http://www.nationalguild.org
National Home Education Research Institute
NHERI conducts and collects research pertaining to home-based education, and publishes a research journal called the Home School Researcher, available here, along with research results, a calendar of events, and an online store featuring homeschooling resources.
http://www.nheri.org/
National Independent Private Schools Association
NIPSA is a membership organization for educators who are also entrepreneurs, addressing the challenges inherent in the operation of proprietary schools. Its site explains its mission, code of ethics, membership benefits, and application process.
http://www.nipsa.org/
National Science Teachers Association
Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the NSTA is charged with promoting innovation in the teaching of science. As a membership organization comprised of science teachers, supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education, the organization publishes books and journals, sponsors conferences, and offers professional development opportunities.
http://www.nsta.org/
New England Board of Higher Education
NEBHE is charged with promoting educational opportunities and services to the residents of the six New England states. Its site describes its services to students, parents, educators and legislators.
http://www.nebhe.org/
Northwest Educational Technology Consortium
Comprised of state education agencies from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, as well as the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory in Portland, Oregon, NETC is one of a network of ten Regional Consortia in the United States, and was funded by the U.S. Department of Education until 2005. A profile of the organization is put forward and its products listed, along with other data.
http://www.netc.org/
Physiology Educational Research Consortium
A collaboration of physiology educators nationwide dedicated to improving life science education in general and physiology education in particular.
http://www.physiologyeducation.org/
Delivers a directory of private schools within the United States, categorized by state and county, including profiles of each. Schools may also be found through a search on zip code, grade levels, religious affiliation and other variables.
http://www.privateschoolreview.com/
A leading Florida school, this school is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools. The school is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools.
http://www.steds.org
Founded as Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, the organization's leadership changed its name to SEDL, as its work now includes regions throughout the United States. The private, non-profit organization is involved in education research, development and dissemination of information. Its mission, funding, and history is put forward here, including its annual report.
http://www.sedl.org/
Society for College and University Planning
The SCUP was organized as a community of planners serving the field of higher education, including those involved in academics, facilities, administrative, financial, campus architects, and planning projects. Its mission and membership policies and requirements are discussed here, along with its regions, events, and publications.
http://www.scup.org/
College offers small class sizes, ensuring students receive significant personalized attention from their instructors. Campuses are conveniently located in Dowagiac and Niles.
http://swmich.edu
TLN is an initiative of the Center for Teaching Quality, providing a means in which accomplished teachers can improve the quality of teaching and help students achieve. Its history, goals, current initiatives, and publications are discussed here.
http://www.teacherleaders.org/
Teachers & Writers Collaborative
T&W promotes and provides education in the literary arts through the support of writers and teachers who develop and implement strategies to enhance the interest of students in literature and in writing. An overview of the organization is tendered, and details are given on its workshops, events, resources, and publications.
http://www.twc.org/
School provides specialized educational programs for students ages 7 to 21 with language-based and other learning disabilities.
http://www.thenewgrange.org/
United States Department of Education
The U.S. ED is an agency of the federal government charged with promoting student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness, and ensuring equal access to education. An overview of the department is provided on its site, as well as directories of resources for teachers, administrators, parents and students, including public, private and charter schools, colleges, and libraries.
http://www.ed.gov/
