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Education - Top 100 Sites

Petersons - Research schools, camps, colleges, study abroad programs, graduate programs, or jobs.
Fun Brain - Online educational games for kids of all ages.
Big Chalk - Provides a broad spectrum of educational Internet services to teachers, students, parents, librarians, and school administrators in the K-12 educational and public library markets.
Brain Pop- Animated educational movies on health, science and technology.
ThinkQuest- A philanthropic and educational initiative that invites teams of students, ages 12 to 19, to work together to create an interactive Web site.
Education World- Contains a database of more than 120,000 education-related sites. A great source for lesson plans for teachers and research help for students.
Xpeditions -National Geographic's interactive site includes over 1,800 maps that help students meet geography standards.
NEA -The National Education Association's home page contains valuable information for the nation's educators, including vacancy lists, education data and classroom tips.
U. S. Dept. of Education- The Department of Education's priorities include national efforts to improve reading and math, reduce class size, and strengthen school construction.
Exploratorium- More than 10,000 Web pages and hundreds of sound and video files, exploring hundreds of different science, art and human perception topics.
Study Web- Links to resources and information on study techniques and research tactics.
Homework Spot - Free site providing online k-12 homework helpers in subjects such as math, science, social studies and more.
Ask Eric - A personalised Internet-based service providing education information to teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, parents, and others throughout the United States and the world.
Geographia - A great geography resource with information on over 75 countries. Includes audio and video features to bring foreign locales to life.
History Place - This informative site explores world history topics through a series of rotating "featured exhibits."

BBC Schools Online- BBC's gateway to over two dozen educational sites for ages 1-11 and 11-16. Our favorite is "A Walk Through Time" which allows kids ages 7-9 to learn history through a series of interactive games and activities.

Awesome Library- Organizes the Web with 15,000 resources, including the top 5 percent in education.

Lightspan - An education portal for educators, parents, and students, providing resources, research tools, and grade-specific activities.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology- MIT is devoted to the advancement of knowledge and education of students in areas that contribute to or prosper in an environment of science and technology.

Wordsmith- Excellent word building source.

Energy In The Air: Sounds From The Orchestra- Learn about the connection between sound and energy and what sound each member of an orchestra makes.

Click2Learn - Take a course, author and publish your own learning content, or learn more about your field of interest.

Knowledge Hound- A directory of how-to guides on a variety of topics.

Harvard University- Get an overview of academic programs, campus life, resources, news and events on one of the world's leading higher education institutions.

Education Place- Elementary resources for teachers, students, and parents.

Researchpaper - Excellent help tool for research and writing.

How To Study - Links to study aids, study tips and more.

Blackboard - A free service that enables instructors to add an online component to their classes, or even host an entire course on the Web.

The School Report -Free in-depth school reports for moving families.

Council for International Exchange of Scholars- A private organisation that sponsors scholar exchanges, including the Fulbright Program.

Edu Puppy - Everything for Early Childhood Education Preschool - Grade 2.

National Association of Elementary School Principals- Providing advocacy and support to principals and other education leaders.

A+ Math- Get help with your math homework or refine your math skills with games and downloadable flash cards.

Journey North- Program that teaches kids about endangered wildlife and seasonal change by tracking migratory patterns.

edHelper- Lesson plans, worksheets, education-related downloads and more.

Busy Teachers' Website- Provides teachers with direct source materials, lesson plans and classroom activities with a minimum of site-to-site linking.

ScholarStuff- College and graduate school directory, plus chat and net guide.

The Classroom- Resources and homework helpers for students of all ages.

The Global Campus- A collaborative multimedia database containing a variety of outstanding educational materials such as images, sounds, text, and video to be used for nonprofits, educational purposes.

Homeschool Central- Important resources for those wishing to home school their children.

eScore -Provides educational resources, information, and products personalized for your child to help them learn.

heySmarty- Education-related search engine and a variety of other tools, including dictionaries and calculators.

Family Education- Connects parents with information, with experts, and with each other to create a supportive and engaging community.

Kid Source- Education and healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents and their children.

Enchanted Learning- Gateway to children's educational web sites and games which are designed to capture the imagination while maximizing creativity, learning, and enjoyment.

EduPoint - Find continuing education from 3,000 learning providers.

The Mint- An economics and finance educational Web site that teaches middle school and high school students about money and investing.

PlaneMath- Activities for teachers and students that explore mathematics principals through the world of aeronautics.

School Notes - Service for placing homework and course information on the web.

Yale University - Explore online this world-renowned Ivy League university.

Oxford English Dictionary- Gives subscribers full access to the world's most respected dictionary.

Research-It -A one-stop reference desk for students and the general public.

Educast- A free software program that delivers up-to-the-minute education news, Internet resources, and lesson plans directly to your computer.

Vocabulary -Participate in free vocabulary puzzles to enhance vocabulary mastery.

TeacherVision - Teachers can access free resources, exchange ideas and build class web pages at this Learning Network site.

National Center for Education Statistics- Statistics compiled by the Dept. of Education, plus resources for students, including "college search," "find a library" and more.

Space Kids - A site where kids can get homework help while learning all about space.

AFS Intercultural Programs- Provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.

Incredible Art Department- Visual arts site for students, parents, and teachers that offers art news, art lessons and thousands of links.

SchoolCash -Your school will receive a 15% cash rebate when you shop at approved stores through this philanthropic site.

Dragonfly -Journal for young students focusing on science.

Stanford University- Facts, directories and search tools from this leading university's web page.

Indispensable Writing Resources -Directory of the best reference sites, writing sites, writing job sites, and much more.

UCLA -California's largest university is known for its leadership in teaching, research, and public service.

Council on International Educational Exchange- The CIEE encourages understanding and cooperation of different cultures through international study programs and foreign exchanges.

Lynch Multimedia - Contains adaptations and originals of Shakespeare to enhance learning.

My School Online - Internet home to more than 9,000 schools, teachers, and education-focused organizations across the country.

American Journal of Education -The "Journal" seeks to bridge and integrate the intellectual, methodological, and substantive diversity of educational scholarships, and to encourage a vigorous dialogue between educational scholars and practitioners.

Harvard Educational Review- Read excerpts from this leading journal of opinion and research in education or renew your subscription online.

NAFSA -An association of international educators promoting the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States.

American Institute for Foreign Study- Information and links to study abroad resources.

NASA Education Program- Guide to NASA's educational programs with resources for both teachers and students.

Ask a Preschool Expert- Expert advice from iVillage on the preschool development of kids.

Neuroscience for Kids- Enjoy the activities and experiments on your way to learning more about the brain and spinal cord.

Early Childhood - Advice about the early childhood years and educational development.

Sea & Sky- Explore the wonders of the outreaches of the universe and the depths of oceans at this science education site.

Institute of International Education- Resources include: Fulbright grant information, guides for international students attending U.S. colleges, and information on how to promote workforce global competence.

Children's Literature Web Guide- Guide to educational literature sites for children.

University of Wisconsin-Madison- Founded in 1849, the Wisconsin's Madison campus provides a complete spectrum of liberal arts studies, professional programs and student activities.

Kid Info- Homework and teacher/parent reference resource.

Middle School Partnership- Assisting middle schools through staff development.

Health and Age- An educational Web site promoting interaction between the public and health care officials.

AOL@School- Homework help, lesson plans, teaching tools and other valuable educational resources.

ISTE -Homepage of the International Society for Technology in Education.

Schools Online- Search for the boarding school that matches all your requirements.

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