The following are websites that we feel are interesting and worth a visit. Many of these are personal favorites.

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DMB Academics is not responsible for the content or policies of the websites listed below.

Advocacy

Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)

A national nonprofit that works to improve the lives of low-income people. CLASP's mission is to improve the economic security, educational and workforce prospects, and family stability of low-income parents, children, and youth and to secure equal justice for all.

Child Trends

Child Trends is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan research center focused exclusively on children. They are an indispensible resource for improving children's lives by providing ground-breaking research, policy insights, program guidance, and tracking trends and issues that effect children of all ages.

Education Commission of the States (ECS)

ECS is the only nationwide interstate compact devoted to education. Do you know how your state or US territory is doing on various education policies? Do you want to learn more about a current educational issue? Visit ECS to find out, so you can contact your legislators!

Edutopia

Foundation for Child Development (FCD)

The Foundation for Child Development (FCD) is a national, private philanthropy dedicated to the principle that all families should have the social and material resources to raise their children to be healthy, educated and productive members of their communities.

National Institute For Early Education Research (NIEER)

The National Institute for Early Education Research supports early childhood education initiatives by providing objective, nonpartisan information based on research. The goal of NIEER is to produce and communicate the knowledge base required to ensure that every American child can receive a good education at ages three and four. The Institute seeks to provide policy makers with timely information addressing the practical problems they face. The Institute offers independent research-based advice and technical assistance to four primary groups: policy makers, journalists, researchers, and educators.

Stop It Now!

Stop It Now!^® prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed. We provide support, information and resources that enable individuals and families to keep children safe and create healthier communities. In collaboration with our network of community-based programs, we reach out to adults who are concerned about their own or others' sexualized behavior toward children. Contact our confidential, national toll-free HELPLINE (1.888.PREVENT) for support, resources and referrals.
 

The Whole Child

The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) has launched this public engagement and advocacy campaign to encourage schools and communities to work together to ensure that each student has access to a challenging curriculum in a healthy and supportive climate.

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Health & Safety

Henry the Hand - Champion Handwasher

Henry believes in "Spread the Word, Not the Germs!" He practices the 4 Principles of Hand Awareness to stay healthy. There is a school program to introduce Henry the Hand to students.

KidsHealth

KidsHealth is the largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, the award-winning KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use.

National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care (NRC)

The National Resource Center is located at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Colorado, and is funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, HRSA. The NRC's primary mission is to promote health and safety in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation.

Stop Bullying Now!

This website enters first from the children's view about what bullying is and what they can do about it.  There is a link to what adults can do about bullying.

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Magazines & Journals

ADDitude

ADDitude, the country's number one destination for families and adults living with ADD and learning disabilities, is dedicated to helping families live successful and happy lives - at home, at school, at work, and in their communities. ADDitude provides expert guidance and inspiring life stories from the experts in the field and from parents and adults offering advice and inspirational stories. ADDitude's annual Success at School and ADD Awareness Day features, available each year in August and September, are nationally recognized for their advocacy effectiveness.
 

Education Next
This quarterly journal presents the facts as best they can be determined on issues related to K-12 education reform in the United States.

Home Education Magazine (HEM)

Home Education Magazine was first published in 1983 by a third-generation homeschooling family. They understand homeschooling because they have always been homeschoolers. HEM is respected as the premier magazine in the field, described as "informative and commonsense" by Library Journal's Magazines for Libraries and "highly recommended" by EBSCO's Librarian's Handbook. Winner: Forbes Awards, Parents' Choice Recommended Awards, and many others.

T.H.E. Journal

T.H.E. Journal is dedicated to informing and educating K-12 senior-level district and school administrators, technologists, and tech-savvy educators within districts, schools, and classrooms to improve and advance the learning process through the use of technology. Launched in 1972, T.H.E. Journal was the first magazine to cover education technology.

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Math

Figure This!

Figure This! Mathematical challenges for families provide interesting math challenges that middle-school students can do at home with their families. Activities are available in English and Spanish.

Math League

The Math League is dedicated to bringing challenging mathematics materials to students. The Math League specializes in math contests, books, and computer software designed to stimulate interest and confidence in mathematics for students from the 4th grade through high school.
 

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM)

The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM) is an NSF supported project that began in 1999 to develop a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for K-12 mathematics instruction.
 

WebMath

This site is composed of many math "fill-in-forms" into which you can type the math problem you're working on. Linked to these forms is a powerful set of math-solvers, that can instantly analyze your problem, and when possible, provide you with a step-by-step solution, instantly!

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Music

American Music Conference (AMC)

The American Music Conference is a national non-profit educational association founded in 1947. AMC is dedicated to promoting the importance of music, music-making and music education to the general public. AMC's goal is to build credibility for music and music education, especially at an early age, and to expand that portion of the population that enjoys and makes its own music.

Play Music

Provides information about musical instruments, composers, and musicians. With Shockwave plug-in, visitors can also play interactive musical games.

NIEHS Kids' Pages: Sing-Along Songs

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) provides this website with classic children's songs, patriotic songs, and songs from movies or musicals.  Music and Lyrics from Ants Go Marching to Zip-a-dee-do-da!

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Parent Resources

Child Care Aware

Need help locating quality child care? Child Care Aware can help by connecting parents with local agencies. Site is in English or Spanish. Check out the publications section for free resources by mail (limited to one copy each).

Connections Academy

Connections Academy provides a new form of free public school that students attend from home or another location outside a traditional classroom. All Connections Academy schools are public school programs. Connections Academy schools provide a defined set of curriculum materials that have been specifically aligned to local standards and use certified teachers to evaluate student performance, including decisions concerning the child's grade level promotion. All Connections Academy students are required to take state standardized tests and the schools are accountable for the students' performance to regulatory authorities.

LD OnLine

LD OnLine.org is the world's leading web site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month. 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.
 

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) reminds our country of its obligations to children and provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child while providing the best tools for parents to help their children be successful students.

Parents as Teachers

Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5.

Sites for Parents

Hundreds of parenting websites ranked by popularity. All websites have an emphasis on parenting. Websites cover the following topics: Worksheets, Autism, Speech Difficulties, Bible Games, Book Reviews, Behavior Management, Homeschooling, and more.

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Professional Development

Learning.Org by Annenberg Media

Annenberg Media's mission is to advance excellent teaching in all disciplines throughout American K-12 schools. This mandate is carried out chiefly by the funding and broad distribution of educational video programs with coordinated Web and print materials for the professional development of K-12 teachers.
 

Tapped In

Tapped In is a Web-based learning environment created by SRI International to transform teacher professional development (TPD) for professional development providers and educators. Tapped In enables providers to offer high-quality online professional development experiences and support to more teachers cost-effectively. Through Tapped In, educators can extend their professional growth beyond courses or workshops with the online tools, resources, colleagues, and support they need to implement effective, classroom-centered learning activities.

Teacher-to-Teacher

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Teacher Resources

Adopt A Classroom

Adopt-A-Classroom invites the community into the classroom in support of public & private school teachers and their students.  By adopting a classroom, donors form partnerships with specific classrooms providing financial and moral support.  The result is a meaningful contribution to education in which donors experience the impact of their efforts and celebrate in a classroom's success.  DMB Academics is registered to help bring this program to public and private schools.

DonorsChoose.org

DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need.
Public school teachers post classroom project requests, you browse project requests, and when you find one that interest you, donate any amount you like to help fund it. Once a project reaches its funding goal, materials are delivered to the school. Donors receive photos of your project taking place, a thank-you letter from the teacher, and a cost report showing how each dollar was spent. If you give over $100, you'll also receive hand-written thank-you letters from the students.

Global SchoolNet

Engages teachers and students in meaningful project learning exchanges with people around the world to develop literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork and collaboration, encourage workforce preparedness and create multi-cultural understanding.

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies.

Responsive Classroom

The Responsive Classroom is an approach to elementary teaching that emphasizes social, emotional, and academic growth in a strong and safe school community.

Sites for Teachers

Hundreds of educational websites ranked by popularity. All websites contain teacher resources or educational materials. Websites cover the following topics: Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Lesson Plans, Worksheets, and more.

Thinkfinity

Thinkfinity.org is the cornerstone of Verizon Foundation's literacy, education and technology initiatives. Our goal is to improve student achievement in traditional classroom settings and beyond by providing high-quality content and extensive professional development training. Thinkfinity.org makes it easy for educators to enhance their classroom instruction with lesson plans, interactive activities and other online resources. Thinkfinity.org also provides a wealth of educational and literacy resources for students, parents and after-school programs.

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US Government Resources

Doing What Works (DWW)

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

US Department of Education Publications

All publications are provided at no cost to the general public by the U.S. Department of Education. Example, A Child Becomes A Reader: Kindergarten Through Grade 3.

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