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Jobs for Progress

SER is a national, private, non-profit organization that addresses the needs of economically challenged individuals in education, job skills training, literacy, and employment.

Focus Adolescent Services- Gangs

Comprehensive site containing information and resources on teen and family issues to support families with troubled and at-risk teens.  Topics include, abuse, anger, gangs, eating disorders, school violence, and many other topic areas.

Community Juvenile Arbitration Program – South Carolina

Information about the juvenile arbitration program in South Carolina. In the program a first time juvenile offenders or family member may choose to have a case heard before a volunteer arbitrator who determines sanctions as well as provides information to the family about available resources.

LD OnLine

LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD.

Common Core: Math and Science Assistance

This site was developed to share technology rich resources to promote higher order thinking as well as create student centered learning environments.

Math Goodies

Math Goodies is a free math help portal featuring interactive lessons, worksheets, and homework help.

Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. focus is on the development of the whole girl and advocates for legislation and policies to increase opportunities and rights for all girls.

National Education Association

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation’s largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA’s 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

 

U.S. Department of Education

The United States Department of Education establishes policies on federal financial aid for education, and distribution and monitoring of those funds. In addition, the department collects data of America’s schools and disseminates research. The website contains information for educators, students, parents, and administrators.

StudentsFirst

StudentsFirst is a nonprofit organization fighting for one purpose: to make sure every student in America has access to great schools and great teachers.

redefinED

The aim of redefinED is to recast the way we perceive public education.

RAND Corporation

The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis.