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Education
Up one levelGovernment publications and related information on various aspects of K-12 and college teaching and learning in the United States. Includes, statistics, laws, studies, lesson plans and other teaching aids, and other information.
- Education Resources for Grades K-12
- K–12 appropriate Internet resources of selected United States and Texas government agencies as well as those of selected organizations, interest groups, and universities. This site is also intended as a guide to specific Internet publications and sites that support classroom activities and professional development.
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- Education and Training (USA.gov)
- Selected government information and services for students, parents, and teachers in primary, secondary, and higher education.
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- Students.gov (U.S Department of Education)
- This official U.S. government Web site provides college students and their families with easy access to information and resources from all parts of the U.S. government.
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- Financial Aid (U.S. Department of Education)
- Resources and advice for students and financial aid professionals.
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- Student Aid on the Web (U.S. Department of Education)
- Free information on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.
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- Education - Wex (Cornell - Legal Information Institute)
- This Web site provides a brief overview of education law and includes links to federal and state statutes, regulations, and court cases related to education.
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- U.S. Department of Education (ED)
- This cabinet department formulates federal funding programs involving education and enforces federal educational laws regarding privacy and civil rights. Site includes links to reports on all aspects of the department's work, including student aid, laws, statistics, a school locator, and more.
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- Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
- ERIC provides free access to more than 1.2 million bibliographic records of journal articles and other education-related materials from 1966 to the present and, if available, includes links to full text.
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- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
- The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations.
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- Texas Education Agency
- This state agency oversees public primary and secondary education in the state. Web site includes curriculum guides, teacher resources, school directories, data resources and research, financial aid information, and educational statutes and regulations.
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- TEKS - Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (Texas Education Agency)
- The official standards for curricula in Texas public schools as established by the Texas Education Agency. This Web site includes the individual chapters, a downloadable PDF copy, educators' guides, and graduation requirements.
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- State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
- This agency prepares educators for certification, manages the development and administration of certification exams and proficiency tests, monitors the quality of educator preparation at universities and alternative certification programs, issues credentials to qualified applicants, and enforces disciplinary rules.
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- University Interscholastic League (UIL)
- This organization, which operates as part of the University of Texas, creates rules for and sometimes administers almost all athletic, music, and academic contests for public elementary and secondary schools in Texas. Web site includes rules and guidelines, forms, contest results, and news stories.
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