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A fascinating project designed by history teachers to use Augmented Reality to make the past come alive. Help spread the word to make this a reality.

The Public Education Network website is an accessible, interactive citizen's gateway to the world of public school reform and local education funds.

The Gilder Lehrman Institute offers seminars and lesson plans for teachers as well as fellowships and forums for U.S. History students and scholars.

Library of Congress resources for teachers.

Edweek.org is your one-stop-shop for all the latest news and information about the field of education. We cover local, state, and national news and issues from preschool through the 12th grade. Updated daily.

The Gilder Lehrman Institute offers seminars and lesson plans for teachers as well as fellowships and forums for U.S. History students and scholars.

EASE History connects historical events, presidential campaign ads, and core democratic values. Includes 100s of historical videos, still pictures, and an interface that can display video clips and images side by side

Content and resources for the education researcher

The format of this website has changed a bit since I first learned of it over the summer. I don't think it is quite as user friendly as it used to be. However, it does provide some great primary documents for teachers to use when teaching certain moments.... in this case, the lesson I chose was Rosa Parks. By using some of these documents, students can become exposed to a more nuanced interpretation of the bus boycott and the events leading up to it.

You might let them know what you think about their new website design. They might find it helpful.