Beating the Odds: Inside Three Urban Charter Schools - 0 views
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KPI_Library Bookmarks on 28 Nov 11Documentary highlighting the success of three high-performing charter schools in the Boston area.
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On Course - 0 views
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Website run by Skip Downing, author of On Course: Strategies for Success in College and in Life. The site provides practical applications of the On Course principles (free of charge). Strategies are designed with the goal of empowering students to become active, responsible learners. There are links to descriptions of workshops and to registration options.
Center for Student Opportunity - 0 views
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An organization that promotes higher education opportunities for first-generation and other under-served college-bound students. A variety of initiatives and resources have been developed to achieve this goal, including the College-Bound Coalition, The College Access & Opportunity Guide; CSO College Center online clearinghouse of college programs and admissions information and the College Counseling Outreach Initiative
Pathways To College Network - Online Libraries - 0 views
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Research studies and other resources. Pathways To College Network is an "alliance of national organizations that advances college opportunity for underserved students by raising public awareness, supporting innovative research and promoting evidence-based policies and practices across the K-12 and higher education sectors."
Breakthrough Austin - 0 views
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An Austin-based program that combines individualized case management, rigorous programming, a "do whatever it takes" philosophy, and performance management to address low-income students' unique academic needs and personal circumstances as they work to become the first in their families to go to college.
First Graduate - 0 views
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A San Francisco-based college access program that helps students finish high school and become the first in their families to graduate from college. The program takes a long term, individualized approach, making a 10 year commitment to each student, starting the summer after sixth grade through college graduation. The program serves more than 200 San Franciso-based students each year.
National College Access Network (NCAN) - 0 views
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Organization aimed at "building, strengthening, and empowering communities committed to college access and success..."
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National College Access Network listserv
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Member benefits include NCAN Daily E-Briefing and Discussion Listserv, Advisor Discussion Listserv, access to webinars, and more.
Next Gen Learning - 0 views
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"Next Generation Learning Challenges is a collaborative, multi-year initiative created to address the barriers to educational innovation and tap the potential of technology to dramatically improve college readiness and completion in the United States."
Alliance for Excellent Education - 0 views
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Washington, DC-based national policy and advocacy organization that works to improve national and federal policy so that all students can achieve at high academic levels and graduate from high school ready for success in college, work, and citizenship in the twenty-first century.
EducationWorks - 0 views
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EducationWorks provides support for economically disadvantaged communities in Philadelphia, Chester, PA; and Camden and Trenton, NJ. Goal is to provide educational programs and services that enrich the lives of children, youth and families who have obstacles that hinder student achievement.
College Board - 0 views
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A membership organization that provides programs for K-12 and higher education institutions, and a path to college opportunities, including financial support and scholarships, for students. Serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, schools and colleges.
StudentsFirst - 0 views
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Michelle Rhee is the founder and CEO. StudentsFirst is an advocacy movement that aims to defend the interests of children in public education and pursue transformative reform.
College Foundation of North Carolina - 1 views
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Resources for middle school and high school students. Provides information about applying to colleges and obtaining financial aid.
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) - 0 views
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Southern Regional Board works with 16 member states to improve public pre-K-12 and higher education. The organization works directly with state leaders, schools and educators to improve teaching, learning and student achievement.
Education Trust - 0 views
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The Education Trust promotes high academic achievement for all students, from pre-K through college, with a focus on the underserved. The organization is involved at all levels, from working alongside students, parents, educators and local community leaders throughout the country, through participating in national policy debates.
GAcollege411 - 0 views
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Service of Georgia Student Finance Commission. Site offers tools and resources to aid students on the path towards career and college planning. Users can create an account to establish a "portfolio" of tailored resources.
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