Middle College National Consortium

NAEP administers assessments in the areas of mathematics, reading, science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography, and U.S. history. These assessments are conducted periodically and adhere to a uniform approach using the same set of test booklets across the nation. This site represents the different components of the NAEP assessment. Another website, The Nation's Report Card (nationsreportcard.gov), publishes the results of the assessments.

"The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provides leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system." Agency reports are available to download from the site.

The DECA Institute was formed with grant funds awarded to the Dayton Early College Academy. The purpose of the grant was to share successful practices for urban students with other Ohio schools. Video and PowerPoint resources from the Institute are available on the website.

The Gateway to College National Network offers two major programs: for the 1/3 of high school students who earn their diploma but are not academically prepared for college work (Project DEgree) and for the 1/3 who don't graduate (Gateway to College).

Website for Sedlacek, Professor Emeritus of Education, University of Maryland, College Park. Sedlacek has published extensively on non-cognitive indicators of college readiness, as well as other aspects of under-served populations in education.

From the Overview, "Cal-PASS is an initiative that collects, analyzes and shares student data in order to track performance and improve success from elementary school through university."

One Jam participant noted that data from Cal-PASS was useful in helping them gauge their students' success post-graduation.

Authored by Clifford Adelman and published by the U.S. Department of Education (ED.gov), 2006. From the Executive Summary, the document "is a data essay that follows a nationally representative cohort of students from high school into postsecondary education, and asks what aspects of their formal schooling contribute to completing a bachelor's degree by their mid-20s." Both PDF and Word Doc available from this page.

Posted by the website eLobbyist, this bill provided for concurrent enrollment in secondary school and community college (in California).

Posted on the website eLobbyist. This bill, introduced by Assembly Member Carter, looks at joint educational programs and the enrollment priority of middle college high school students.

Home page of the popular print- and web-based journal. There are some interesting RSS feeds, including Wired Campus and a community college e-newsletter.

Online publication focusing on K-12 education.

"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."

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the administrative unit for primary and secondary public education. Agency responsibilities include: managing the textbook adoption process; overseeing development of the statewide curriculum; administering the statewide assessment program; administering a data collection system on public school students, staff, and finances; rating school districts under the statewide accountability system; operating research and information programs; monitoring for compliance with federal guidelines; and serving as a fiscal agent for the distribution of state and federal funds.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. As a whole it is dedicated to: - Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds. - Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research. - Focusing national attention on key educational issues. - Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.

Statewide membership educational association that serves and represents local Texas school districts.

The New York State Education Department is part of the University of the State of New York (USNY). Its "mission is to raise the knowledge, skill, and opportunity of all the people in New York."

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.

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.

Blog on the Teacher Leaders Network (TLN). The blogger, Bill Ferriter, teaches 6th grade language arts in Wake County, NC. He has designed professional development courses for educators nationwide on the use of web2.0 technologies in the classroom.

TeachHUB.com is an online resource center for educators provided by the K-12 Teachers Alliance.