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American Association of School Administrators (AASA) - 0 views

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AASA is a professional association with over 13,000 members, from all members of school administration. The organization provides advocacy and policy support, as well as professional development.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) - 0 views

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Published by the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, this magazine (and website) look at "cross-sector solutions to global problems." A free weekly newsletter is available. While SSIR seems to have a special focus on charter schools, they also write on education (and innovation in education) more generally.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Published by the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, this magazine (and website) look at "cross-sector solutions to global problems." A free weekly newsletter is available. While SSIR seems to have a special focus on charter schools, they also write on education (and innovation in education) more generally. </div>

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With the tagline "people learning math together" and a claim to be "... the leading online resource for improving math learning, teaching, and communication since 1992." The math forum provides resources, math help, and a "puzzles & problems" tab.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With the tagline "people learning math together" and a claim to be "... the leading online resource for improving math learning, teaching, and communication since 1992." The math forum provides resources, math help, and a "puzzles & problems" tab. </div>

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National Numeracy Network (NNN) - 0 views

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"Our organization offers its members a network of individuals, institutions, and corporations united by the common goal of quantitative literacy for all citizens." The website includes both teaching resources and "quantitative literacy" projects.

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As they describe themselves, "There is an organization for people who love the mathematical sciences. " The MAA is a membership association with over 20,000 members.

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The Gates Foundation has a global reach, with focuses on global health, poverty & development, education & information and special projects. In the U.S., they work in both "college-ready" education and post-secondary education.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Gates Foundation has a global reach, with focuses on global health, poverty & development, education & information and special projects. In the U.S., they work in both "college-ready" education and post-secondary education. </div>

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Originally the Greater Texas Student Loan Corporation, since 2005 this organization has reorganized with a grant-making focus and a mission to support "efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete post-secondary education." As of October 2011, the Foundation has put $3million behind "the GTF Scholars: Early College High School Transfer Scholarship and Retention Program" for students who have completed an early college program.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Originally the Greater Texas Student Loan Corporation, since 2005 this organization has reorganized with a grant-making focus and a mission to support "efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete post-secondary education." As of October 2011, the Foundation has put $3million behind "the GTF Scholars: Early College High School Transfer Scholarship and Retention Program" for students who have completed an early college program. </div>

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The Meadows Foundation supports charitable needs in Texas, with approximately 13% of their money going towards education. One of their flagship projects is called Charitable Schools and encourages student-led community service in high schools and middle schools. There is no specific mention of early college on their website.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Meadows Foundation supports charitable needs in Texas, with approximately 13% of their money going towards education. One of their flagship projects is called Charitable Schools and encourages student-led community service in high schools and middle schools. There is no specific mention of early college on their website. </div>

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pre_MCNC_Jam_Nov2011 MCNC student_advocacy college_readiness student_success organization

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Information page on U.S. Department of Education about Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs). They "help implement successful and effective parental involvement policies, programs, and activities that lead to improvements in student academic achievement and that strengthen partnerships among parents, teachers, principals, administrators, and other school personnel in meeting the education needs of children."

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A Resource Hub for Higher Education

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Resources for middle school and high school students. Provides information about applying to colleges and obtaining financial aid.

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Research-driven professional development for teachers and principals to aid in student learning.

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Website of the journal Academic Exchange Quarterly, published 4 times/year. For some articles, full-text is available here, for free. For others, only abstract is available with full-text by subscription only.

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"Lead Your School provides school leaders with the tools, training and support to rapidly correct areas of concern and leverage areas of strength."

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Jobs for the Future (JFF) publications page - 1 views

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Research & Reports page. Available resources include: research reports, tools, newsletters and policy briefs related to education reform and workforce development at local, state and federal levels.

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In pre-Jam materials, participants recommended these specific publications: Nodine, T. (2009). Innovations in college readiness: How early colleges are preparing students underrepresented in higher education for college success. Washington, D.C. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Graduate School of Education & Jobs for the Future and Hoffman, N., & Vargas, J. (2010). A policymaker's guide to early college designs: Expanding a strategy for achieving college readiness for all.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In pre-Jam materials, participants recommended these specific publications: Nodine, T. (2009). Innovations in college readiness: How early colleges are preparing students underrepresented in higher education for college success. Washington, D.C. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Graduate School of Education & Jobs for the Future and Hoffman, N., & Vargas, J. (2010). A policymaker's guide to early college designs: Expanding a strategy for achieving college readiness for all.</div>

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From the About page, "The mission of aha! Process is to improve the lives and education of individuals throughout the world." The group focuses on school improvement, professional development and community sustainability. The company was founded by Ruby Payne (see tag: payne for more).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From the About page, "The mission of aha! Process is to improve the lives and education of individuals throughout the world." The group focuses on school improvement, professional development and community sustainability. The company was founded by Ruby Payne (see tag: payne for more).</div>

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Housed at Pasadena City College, Fast Track is a program that enables high school students to attend PCC.

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K-12 Open Curricula community

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Science Center devoted to genetics education for students and families. The site offers resources, including a 3-D animation library, and links to educational, media-rich websites.

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