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American Educational Research Association (AERA)

The focus of this organization is the improvement of the educational process through the use of scholarly research results. The site includes information on curriculum studies, learning and instruction, measurement and research methodology, counseling and human development, history and historiography, social context of education, school evaluation, postsecondary and professional education, and teacher education, and AERA publications. http://www.aera.net/

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

Offers information about AFT departments, including the Research and Educational Issues Departments. In addition to the AFT newsletter, the site contains a search engine and links to educational resources on the WWW. http://www.aft.org/index.htm

Center for Educational Policy

The organization is dedicated to improving educational achievement for all children, and it provides factual and objective information and a forum for the discussion of ideas. The site features recent research, news and events, and opinions of educators. http://www.gppf.org/education/index.htm

College and University Personnel Association (CUPA)

The site offers descriptions of the CUPA publications, research services, professional development programs, seminars, the CUPA Foundations, and employment opportunities. http://www.cupahr.org/

Education Development Center (EDC)

This organization is dedicated to improving the quality, effectiveness, and equity of education throughout the world. The site offers information about education resources, subject and resource listings, government agencies, reference materials, libraries and document indexes, EDC projects, and technical resources. http://www.edc.org/

Education Policy Institute

The Institute¦s goal is to improve education through research, policy analysis, and the development of alternatives to existing policies and practices. The site includes summaries of monographs on education reform, access to state education agencies, and education reform briefs. http://www.educationpolicy.org/

National Academy for Child Development (NACD)

This international organization of parents and professionals focuses on helping children and adults reach their full potential. The site includes articles, testimonies, and an online forum. There are also links to related sites. http://www.nacd.org/

National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

The site describes the training programs, national conferences, and publications of the NAESP. It also highlights research projects, student services, and other programs. The site offers a site search engine and links to the U.S. Department of Education web site as well as other educational web sites. http://www.naesp.org/

National Education Association (NEA)

This is an invaluable site for educators. Numerous full-text NEA studies and statistical data are presented. There is information on such areas as public education, students, teaching, schools, partnerships, parents, news, and issues. http://www.nea.org/

National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)

The NFER is an independent organization undertaking research and development projects in all sectors of the public education system. Its mission is to gather, analyze, and disseminate research-based information for the improvement of education. The site offers information on NFER research, publications, the Education Management Information Exchange, and web-based links to relevant sites. Users can search the NFER web pages. http://www.nfer.ac.uk/

National Institute on Early Childhood Development and Education

An institute of the U.S. Department of Education, this government agency provides a program of research, development, and dissemination to improve early childhood development and learning. The site provides details on research and development centers, funding opportunities, and publications. http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/ECI/

RAND Institute on Education and Training (IET) Home Page

This organization is dedicated to improving policy and practice at all levels and in all sectors that provide education and training in the United States. The site provides access to a list of selected publications. http://www.rand.org/centers/education/