Introduction Facts for Features 2007/08 (US Census Bureau) - "This edition of Facts for Features highlights the many statistics associated with the return to classrooms by our nation's students and teachers." Check it out for some interesting statistics! The topic of education can cover a large number of perspectives and age groups. Are you interested in looking at statistics or doing research on a particular person and/or theory? Does the mention of KinderMusik excite you or the chance to pursue a lead on the Learning College move you? In any case, utilize this subject guide as a starting point to navigate through the waters of education! Begin by searching our Online Catalog of published materials. Go to Education database subject guide LearnNC (UNC-CH School of Education) NC Public Schools Statistical Profile - selected statistical data from the NC Department of Public Instruction on students, personnel and finances. Provides breakdowns by school system and in some appropriate cases by age (grade), race, and gender. (NCLive directed link) NC Technology Competencies for Educators North Carolina Curriculum - included are specific Department of Public Instruction goals and objectives for classroom subjects and grade levels for North Carolina. The look-up service provides a convenient way for teachers, administrators, and parents to verify the instructional objectives of the Standard Course of Study at a given grade by subject area. (NCLive directed link) North Carolina Education Directory - contains addresses and phone numbers of every North Carolina public, federal or charter school and public school system, all employees of the Department of Public Instruction, contact information for education organizations, associations, North Carolina commissions, and educational material suppliers. (NCLive directed link) North Carolina Standard Course of Study, K-12 North Carolina Teacher Academy - links to Internet based resources for K-12 classroom teachers and educational sites recommended for students and parents. (NCLive directed link) State of North Carolina Kid’s Page - links designed for kids to learn more about North Carolina. Teaching Positions in North Carolina - contains links to all the information needed to apply for a job in North Carolina's improving public schools, including information about licensure, national board certification, application forms, and local job fairs. (NCLive directed link) Digest of Education Statistics National Center for Educational Statistics Projections of Education Statistics to 2016 Statistical Abstract of the United States / REF HA 202 .S7 (1966-present, missing 1975) or online (1995-present) ALA | Great Websites for Kids - features links to valuable Web sites of interest to children, organized by subject headings such as animals; literature and languages; sciences; the arts; and history and biography. The Great Web Sites for Kids Committee maintains and updates the site. Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting (CEEP) - part of the Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. CEEP provides publications and information to the worldwide early childhood and parenting communities. Education Research Organizations Directory – “ The Directory is intended to help you identify and contact organizations that provide information and assistance on a broad range of education-related topics.” Educator's Reference Desk, the - "Links to resource guides, lesson plans, etc.;" "brings you 2,000+ lesson plans, 3,000+ links to online education information, and 200+ question archive responses." Gateway to Educational Materials GEM –“The Gateway to Educational Materials SM is a Consortium effort to provide educators with quick and easy access to thousands of educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial Internet sites.” By clicking on Browse, students can limit by subject, level, keywords, and several other categories. Great Web Sites for Kids – From the American Library Association Internet Public Library: Education – The site tries to cover many aspects of education along with sub-categories such as K-12. There is an extensive set of links that are worthwhile to look through. National Center for Education Statistics - (NCES), located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education. National Library of Education – the federal government’s main resource center for education information. SearchEdu.com - Google tool that searches a collection of education Internet sites. US Department of Education — Education Resources - ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. Its original directive remains its mission today — to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation. Children's Literature Reviews (San Diego State University) - SEE ALSO: SCC Juvenile Reference Collection. School Psychology Resources Online Lesson Plans - web links & databases Professional Associations and Organizations (From WCU, Hunter Library) Use the Researching, Evaluating, Citing(APA), Writing, and Check Form links located under the Subject Guides link on the left. There you will find:
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