Resources
Educational Reform
Annenberg Institute for School Reform http://www.aisr.brown.edu/ The Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University develops, shares and acts on knowledge that improves the conditions and outcomes of schooling in America, especially in urban communities and in schools serving disadvantaged children.
Communities in Schools http://www.cisnet.org Communities In Schools champions the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.
Comprehensive School Reform Initiative http://www.ncrel.org/csri/ The Comprehensive School Reform Initiative (CSR) focuses on reorganizing and revitalizing entire schools, rather than on implementing individual programs. It uses well-researched and well-documented models for schoolwide change that are supported by expert trainers and facilitators.
George Lucas Education Foundation http://glef.org The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) is a nonprofit operating foundation that gathers and disseminates the most innovative models of K-12 teaching and learning in the Digital Age. This mission is served through the creation of media — from films, books and newsletters, to CD-ROMS and Web-based materials.
Southwest Educational Development Lab http://www.sedl.org The Southwest Educational Development Lab is a not-for-profit education research and development corporation that creates and provides research based products and services to improve teaching and learning. |