Education (EDU): Websites

"Primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education." (from NCES site). Contains annual reports like Condition of Education and assessments like National Assessment of Educational Progress plus a wealth of other education-related data.

From the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, this site provides data on Wisconsin Public Schools. Includes option to compare data from multiple schools.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provided reports for public schools and districts in Wisconsin addressing state or federal reporting requirements. Look here for WI school attendance and graduation rates, special education district profile reports, school report cards, parental choice program results and more.

Provides "state legislators, public officials and child advocates with the reliable data, policy recommendations and tools needed to advance sound policies that benefit children and families." (from Foundation website).

Site maintained by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Covers importance of Common Core, history of Common Core and outline of the standards.

Learn about WI Academic Standards and Wisconsin's Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning.

"Links to free internet sites that are user friendly and encourage a community of learners to explore and discover." (from AASL site)

Evaluation pages, rubrics forms, bulletin board pages, and tips on use of technology in the classroom.

Tools and ideas for classroom management from experts and professionals in the field.

From the National Council of Teachers of English, this site includes lesson plans, student materials and links to other resources.

Compilation of recent New York Times articles on the topic of education.

Award-winning blog by Vicki Davis.

Highlights educational web tools and mobile apps for educators.

Numerous reports on current topics in education.

From the Institute of Education Sciences, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, this site reviews research on programs, products, practices and policies in education to promote evidence-based decision making by educators. (From IES website)