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Education--Research
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 4H Center for Youth Development: Monograph (Focus) 
 "A series of in-depth, research-based papers on relevant youth development issues." Topics include "Adolescents and Driving: Factors Influencing Behavior," "Disordered Eating Patterns Among Adolescents," and "Youth Violence." From the 4-H Center for Youth Development (CYD), a research center located on the campus of the University of California, Davis, devoted to studying "youth development in the contexts of family and community." http://cyd.ucdavis.edu/publications/monograph.html Topics: Education, Families, Health Last updated Jan 5, 2007 The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
This site provides information about the programs of this "national and international center for research and policy studies about teaching. Its mission is to address the hardest problems faced in teaching in public schools, colleges and universities." The site features the full text of several of the foundation's publications, survey research, and links to other Carnegie organizations. Searchable. http://www.carnegiefoundation.org/ Topics: Education Last updated Mar 10, 2004 Center on Reinventing Public Education
This center "studies major issues in education reform and governance in order to improve policy and decision-making in K-12 education." The site provides downloadable reports related to the center's activities, including reform and governance research, new ideas and models, and tools and guides for communities concerned with improving public education. Searchable. http://www.crpe.org Topics: Education Last updated Aug 24, 2004 CPRE: Consortium for Policy Research in Education
CPRE "unites researchers from ... the University of Pennsylvania, Teachers College Columbia University, Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Michigan, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Northwestern University in an effort to improve elementary and secondary education through practical research." The site features current research in education as well as links to related organizations. Resources include policy briefs, case studies, state profiles, and electronic newsletters. http://www.cpre.org/ Topics: Education, K-12 Education Last updated May 26, 2008 Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement (IDEA)
Website for an organization that is "dedicated to identifying unique challenges that prevent the Web from reaching its educational potential, and developing creative, innovative approaches and technologies to solve those problems." Features online tools for visual displays, list of projects, and description of concepts to consider when designing online learning material such as theories of learning, interactive teaching, evaluating materials, publishing, and tailoring information. Includes the 2008 report "Finding Information: Factors That Improve Online Experiences." http://www.idea.org/ Topics: Education, Internet Last updated Feb 24, 2009 National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST)
CRESST conducts "research and development that improves assessment and accountability systems" for K-12 and adult education. The site features policy briefs on current subjects including No Child Left Behind, newsletters, articles on topics of interest to parents and K-12 teachers, and a glossary. Also includes summaries of reports. CRESST is located within the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. http://www.cse.ucla.edu/ Topics: California: Education, Education Last updated Apr 17, 2007 The New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce
In December 2006 this commission "unveiled recommendations calling for the biggest changes in the American education system in a century." Suggestions include offering universal pre-kindergarten programs, and enrolling students in college after 10th grade. In October 2008 three governors announced their support. Includes a 28-page summary of the report, "Tough Choices or Tough Times," and links to media coverage and to other commission papers. From the National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE). http://skillscommission.org Topics: Education Last updated Nov 7, 2008 Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL)
Serving the Pacific Northwest, the NWREL is a private, nonprofit corporation working to improve "educational results for children, youth, and adults by providing research and development assistance in delivering equitable, high-quality educational programs." Their Web site contains resources for educators, policymakers, and parents covering workshops, conferences, publications, newsletters, and NWREL projects. Publications can be viewed online or downloaded free of charge. Portions of the site are also available in Spanish. http://www.nwrel.org/ Topics: Education Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Website for an advocacy organization "infusing 21st century skills into education. The organization brings together the business community, education leaders, and policymakers." Click on "Route 21" for 21st century skills-related information covering skills such as the traditional core subjects (including English and math), as well as critical thinking, communication and collaboration, information and technology, and life and career. Also find white papers and reports, a FAQ, and related material. http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/ Topics: Education Last updated Aug 24, 2009 School Redesign Network at Stanford University
A program "established in 2000 at Stanford University to build, capture and share research-based knowledge to transform secondary schools and school systems." The site focuses on school downsizing and designing and staffing "small schools" in the high school setting. http://www.srnleads.org/ Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, K-12 Education Last updated Dec 1, 2007 |
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