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Founded by the First Days of School Foundation, run by Rosemary and Harry Wong; this site contains a lot of reading material for teachers, specifically those just starting in the profession. Features articles, books, and links on topics ranging from classroom management to technology use to professional development.

This series of cartoons, activities, and games teaches kids about Internet safety, cyberbullying, determining if information is valid, and the different types of media available on the Internet. Professor Garfield is a blast from the past for me, but the content is presented in such a way that kids of any age should appreciate it. It appears that this site is geared more for elementary age kids.

Funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (link: www.nsf.gov), SciTrain works to help high school science and mathematics teachers provide the highest quality education to students with disabilities. The project includes research, instruction for teachers on how to make their coursework, classrooms and labs more accessible, and information resources for teachers including assistive technology for their courses."

Great website to find multicultural music. Lots of links to different organizations, foundations, musical instruments, and materials.

i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to educate and empower youth to make their Internet experiences safe and responsible. Site has information and resources for parents, educators, law enforcement, community leaders, and students.