Schools Can�t Wait: Accelerating the Redesign of University Principal Preparation Programs
[96 p. PDF file]
"Better-prepared school leaders are essential for implementing school reform, maintaining continuous school improvement and realizing higher student achievement. This report highlights the redesign process for principal preparation programs, and it recommends a course of action for states to follow in planning and implementing successful program reform."

NEA's Read Across America: The Cat In The Hat's 50th birthday (teacher activity guide)
[Web site]
A collection of brochures from the National Education Association to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Dr. Seuss' 'The Cat in the Hat.' Includes the story behind the publication of 'The Cat in the Hat' and ideas for supporting literacy in the classroom.

Media Portrayals of Girls and Women
[Web site]
Ranges from effects on body image and self-identity to ramifications in sports and politics; the economic interests behind the objectification and eroticization of females by the media; efforts to counter negative stereotyping; latest articles and studies on ways in which media both limit and empower women and girls in society.

The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online
[Web site]
The largest collection of writings by and about Darwin, this site currently offers more than 50,000 pages of searchable text and 50,000 images of both publications and transcribed manuscripts, most available as fully formatted electronic text and as colour images of the originals ands as free machine-read audio MP3 files. Includes the largest Darwin bibliography ever produced

CoSN K-12 Open Technologies
[Web site]
To help educators and technologists with the planning, evaluation, decision-making, and implementation processes associated with adopting open source software, open standards and open hardware in K-12.



Multiple Intelligences
[Web site]
A collection of articles, recommended readings, and related links related to Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences.

Kidipede: History for Kids
[Web site]
Created specially for kids, this website provides introductory information about the history and culture of North America, Europe, Asia and Africa in different time periods, with pictures, lesson plans and teacher guides.

Endangered Species Program. Kids' Corner
[Web site]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service demonstrates how loss of habitat and ecosystems can deteriorate biodiversity, and how the Endangered Species Act helps prevent extinction.

American President: An Online Reference Resource
[Web site]
Examines the American presidency and the executive branch of government. Includes biographies of every president and first lady, many cabinet officials, presidential staffers and advisors; timelines and essays on areas of presidential responsibility; and articles about White House administrative duties.

MMSD's Technology Plan
[Web site]
"Encompasses the infrastructure, data, training and support functions of all technology use in the district, from instruction and education support functions in the classroom through all financial, reporting and administrative support functions required to support and manage the school district."

Centenary of the Montessori Movement
[Web site]
The official website of the Montessori Centenary, this site features background information about the Montessori movement and information on centenary events. Includes extracts from Montessori's writings, historical photos, articles about the Montessori teaching method, etc.

Teacher Rules, Roles and Rights
[Web site]
This online database allows users to analyze and compare the collective bargaining agreements, board policies, and teacher handbooks from the nation's 50 largest school districts.