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The Princeton Review
http://www.review.com
Search extensive listings of North American colleges and programs, take a practice test (SAT, GRE, etc.) or research financial aid. Some parts of this site require free registration and an email account.
Subjects:   Colleges & Universities  

Campus Tours.com
http://www.campustours.com
Take virtual tours of college campuses across the U.S. without ever leaving home! Campus Tours also links to campus maps, web cams and official college web sites.
Subjects:   Colleges & Universities  

World Wide Colleges and Universities
http://www.globaled.us/wwcu
Very professional listing of sites to colleges and universities world wide, organized through a series of clickable maps. Where available, provides links to school's websites in English and the country's home language, as well as sites specifically aimed at international students.
Subjects:   Colleges & Universities  

Graduate School Information
http://www.gradschools.com
Listed as the most comprehensive online source for graduate school information, this site lets users search by subject, by school, or by distance education.
Subjects:   Colleges & Universities  

Students.gov
http://www.students.gov
All government information about higher education on the web is at your fingertips in this portal maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. From planning a career to paying for school, this searchable website is well organized and includes highlights of newly added websites.
Subjects:   Colleges & Universities  

HBCUMentor
http://www.hbcumentor.org
This searchable portal offers a look at the nations' historically black colleges and universities. Along with extensive information and statistics on over 90 schools, HBCUMentor has articles and tools for college searching, planning and visiting.
Subjects:   Colleges & Universities  

StudyOverseas.com
http://www.studyoverseas.com/
This website is a valuable resource for students worldwide looking to pursue an international education. The fully browsable site details hundreds of study abroad programs, includes a database of articles on international education, and offers a chat room for students to share experiences. The site is in the process of developing a virtual campus tour feature.
Subjects:   Educational Alternatives  

Council on International Educational Exchanges
http://www.ciee.org
With 60 overseas study programs in 30 countries you'll find everything you want to know about studying or work/study programs abroad - including where, what & how much - on this site sponsored by the Council (est. 1947).
Subjects:   Educational Alternatives  

United States Distance Learning Association
http://www.usdla.org
Homepage for the association providing advocacy, information and networking for the US distance learning community, with news, a journal, events listing and information on courses.
Subjects:   Educational Alternatives  

Office of Adult and Continuing Education: NYC Department of Education
http://adultednyc.com
An extensive listing of free courses for adult learners in schools and community organizations throughout New York City. Classes are available in basic education, career and technical training, and ESL.
Subjects:   Educational Alternatives  

WorldWideLearn
http://www.worldwidelearn.com
A centralized directory of online courses for degree programs, continuing education, or personal enrichment. Search for the courses you want or browse by degree type or subject.
Subjects:   Educational Alternatives  

Collegeboard.com
http://www.collegeboard.com
They created the SAT & PSAT among others, and now they want to help you! Find testing locations, get dates, take practice tests (SAT/PSAT/AP/CLEP), plan for & apply on line to 500+ colleges and get a headstart on how to pay for it all!
Subjects:   Exams & Test Preparation  

Graduate Equivalency Diploma Exam (GED)
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ged/
Nerve center for anyone wishing to take the GED high school equivalency exam. Provides schedules, testing center locations, applications in English, Spanish, and French, and access to preparation classes in and around New York City.
Subjects:   Exams & Test Preparation  

High School Regents Examinations
http://www.nysedregents.org/
Practice for the Regents Exams with these examples of past tests and answer keys from the New York State Regents. Exam archives available back to 1998.
Subjects:   Exams & Test Preparation  

Number2.com
http://www.number2.com
Number2.com offers free, detailed practise tests and tutorials for the ACT, GRE, SAT and vocabulary. They also have a college search engine and links to financial aid sources.
Subjects:   Exams & Test Preparation  

Education Atlas
http://www.educationatlas.com
This comprehensive index of resources on the Internet should get you started in looking for educational information. Targeting students, parents, and educators, topics are indexed by age groups from early education through higher education with additional categories for special education and distance learning.
 

Education Week on the Web
http://www.edweek.org
Articles and resources to help improve awareness of important education issues. Useful for professionals as well as the public.
 

U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov
Everything you always wanted to know about the Department of Education: grants/contracts, policy, financial aid, research/statistics, educational resources, news and more.
 

National Center for Education Statistics
http://nces.ed.gov
The NCES collects and analyzes education related data from the U.S., as well as abroad. Data covers both public and private education from elementary through university levels.
 

NCELA
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs. Provides an online library of hundreds of articles and publications on bilingual education, educational databases, success stories, and language and education links.
 

New York State Education Department
http://www.nysed.gov/
Research school performances, state-wide reform policies and more. Includes links to professional development resources, license verification, Regents exam schedules, task force reports and a directory of NY State public/non-public schools & administrators.
 

U.S. Charter Schools
http://www.uscharterschools.org
A joint effort by the non-profit WestEd organization and the Department of Education provides users with information on the charter school movement. Start or improve a school, access state/federal guidelines and laws, or post questions/comments.
Subjects:   K through 12  

SchoolMatters.com
http://www.schoolmatters.com
This massive collection of education performance data is easily searchable by state, district, zip code or individual school name. Parents and educators are offered student achievement information, financial data, demographic breakdowns and more, sponsored by the Education Data Partnership. Analytic tools allow users to compare states, districts, and individual schools according to a variety of criteria.
Subjects:   K through 12  

New York State School Report Card
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/irts/reportcard
Have you ever wondered how the public schools in your district were doing? The New York State Education Department offers an assessment of the state's public schools through their website. Choose a county, then the district, to be taken to the latest reports and data. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
Subjects:   K through 12  

NYC Department of Education
http://schools.nyc.gov
Research your child's school, find special programs and services, access online learning tools, school calendars and more. A useful resource for parents, students, and Department of Education employees.
Subjects:   K through 12  

Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting
http://ceep.crc.uiuc.edu
Successor to the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Provides information on choosing and evaluating schools, research on early childhood education, state funded pre-k initiatives and access to the ERIC/EECE archive.
Subjects:   K through 12  

Inside Schools
http://www.insideschools.org
Information on the NYC public schools, from how to apply to and register for school, to graduation requirements, and everything in between. Includes reviews of schools, parents' comments and news articles on education in NYC.
Subjects:   K through 12  

U.S. Department of Education Financial Aid (FAFSA)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Guides the user through the application process for federal financial aid. Includes school codes, information on the different types of aid and eligibility, and a service for checking applications for accuracy. Also available in Spanish.
Subjects:   Scholarships & Financial Aid  

Rhodes Scholarship Trust
http://www.rhodesscholar.org
This is the official website for the Rhodes Scholarships. It includes links and addresses for US/non-US students, FAQs and links to Oxford University.
Subjects:   Scholarships & Financial Aid  

Smithsonian Institution Department of Anthropology
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/anthro/index.html
Tap into this rich resource and find online exhibits, multimedia programs, and information about the Smithsonian’s Anthropology archives, collections, and publications. Explore fascinating research programs such as the Human Origins Program and Arctic Studies Center.
Subjects:   Anthropology & Archaeology  

Fossil Hominids: The Evidence for Human Evolution
http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/homs
Excellent site with a variety of resources including paleoanthropology news, arguments against creationism, articles, links, further reading, humor, fiction, a timeline and specific fossils.
Subjects:   Anthropology & Archaeology  

American Anthropological Association
http://www.aaanet.org
As the official online presence of the AAA, this site makes available little more than association related resources, including membership information, events, publications, meetings, news, and jobs. It does however, contain a good list of anthropology related links, sorted and described.
Subjects:   Anthropology & Archaeology  

civilrights.org
http://www.civilrights.org
Relevant and up-to-the minute civil rights news and information, with headings like affirmative action, criminal justice, housing and voting rights. Also includes a calender, a career center, and a site search. A collaboration of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund (LCCREF).
Subjects:   Bias  Rights & Slavery  

UnderstandingPrejudice
http://www.understandingprejudice.org
Over 2000 links to online resources. Offers access to searchable databases for professionals and students interested in the origin and effects of prejudice. Established by McGraw-Hill Higher Education, with funding from the National Science Foundation.
Subjects:   Bias  Rights & Slavery  

Anti-Defamation League
http://www.adl.org
As part of their 90 year mission to stop the defamation of the Jewish people, the ADL's web site highlights news stories and organizes information based on topic (such as education and religious freedom). Although the main focus is anti-semitism, the site (and organization) is also concerned with issues such as civil rights, gay marriages and unlawful detention.
Subjects:   Bias  Rights & Slavery  

Native Web
http://www.nativeweb.org
Listings of resources on Native American arts and culture. Includes links to related literature, art, music, museum exhibits, and history. One feature is the Hosted Sites page. Each is a link to resources on different Native American tribes.
Subjects:   Cultures & Society  

SocioWeb
http://www.socioweb.com/
Extensive collection of sociological web sites including indexes, journals, educational resources, university departments, current research and statistics.
Subjects:   Cultures & Society  

Asian-Nation
http://www.asian-nation.org
An well-designed and extensive site provied information and resources on the historical, political, demographic, and cultural issues that make up today’s diverse Asian American community. Includes current news, a discussion forum, a job board, and links to other sites.
Subjects:   Cultures & Society  

Intute: Sociology
http://www.intute.ac.uk/sociology/
The Sociology section of Intute: Well organized. Includes a wealth of selected sites arranged in appropriate sub-sections. Full descriptions. Topics range from General Sociology to Culture & Identity. Formerly SOSIG.
Subjects:   Cultures & Society  

APA : Resources for Students
http://www.apa.org/students
An excellent collection for students of psychology, providing information about careers, education, news and more. Sponsored by the American Psychological Association.
Subjects:   Psychology