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The University of South Alabama Libraries have been a Federal Depository since 1968.
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Elementary Education Information
- Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government (3-5)Guide about the U.S. Govenment created for grades third through fifth.
- Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government (K-2)Guide about the U.S. Government created for children between K and second grade.
- Conservation EducationA Web site created by the U.S. Forestry Commision for a conservation education program that helps people of all ages understand and appreciate our country's natural resources and learn how to conserve those resources for future generations.
- Directory of Public Elementary and Secondary Education AgenciesThe Directory provides a listing of all public elementary and secondary education agencies in the United States. It also includes summary tables on district size, grade span and student population. Years from 1992 to 2003 are covered.
- Discover the ForestDeveloped by the U.S. Forestry Service, this Web site is collection of children's resources.
- Earthquakes for KidsA collection of earthquake information for kids.
- Education ThemesUSDA has provided these educator resources to learn more about these issues, and how you can integrate them in your classrooms and programs.
- EEK! Environmental Education for KidsWelcome to "EEK!" - brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This electronic magazine is for kids in grades 4-8. Surf around and learn more about the great outdoors.
- Elementary and Secondary Education ActInformation about the Act.
- Elementary GLOBE ProgramElementary GLOBE is designed to introduce students of grades K-4 to the study of Earth System Science (ESS). Elementary GLOBE forms an instructional unit comprised of five modules that address ESS and interrelated subjects including weather, hydrology, phenology, and soils. Each Elementary GLOBE module contains a science-based storybook and classroom learning activities.
- Elementary/Secondary Information System (ELSi)ELSi is an NCES web application that allows users to view public and private school data and create custom tables and charts.
- Elementary/Secondary School Fast FactsFast Facts gathered into groups at the National Center for Education Statistics Web site.
- Energy KidsCreated by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, this Web site was created for children. Complete with teacher guides.
- Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2003 (Report)This report presents 10 years of data from 1994 to 2003 on Internet access in U.S. public schools by school characteristics. It provides trend analysis on the percent of public schools and instructional rooms with Internet access and on the ratio of students to instructional computers with Internet access.
- Kids PageFBI Web site developed for kids.
- Looking Down an Oil Well @ Department of EnergyDepartment of Energy's Web site about what oil looks like underground, down deep, hundreds or thousands of feet below the surface.
- NASA Kid's ClubMain Kid's Club Web site.
- Office of Elementary and Secondary EducationThe main Web site for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Their mission is to promote academic excellence, enhance educational opportunities and equity for all of America's children and families, and to improve the quality of teaching and learning by providing leadership, technical assistance and financial support.
- Overview of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools and Districts (Reports)School and Agency Reports give state and national totals from the CCD School and Agency file.
- Public Elementary-Secondary Education Finance Data @ CensusEducation finance data include revenues, expenditures, debt, and assets (cash and security holdings) of elementary and secondary public school systems. Statistics cover school systems in all states, and include the District of Columbia. Data are available in viewable tables and downloadable files.
- Smokey the Bear @ US Forestry ServiceOnly you can prevent forest fires.
- Student EPA Web siteGames, Quizzes, Homework resources, blogs and other information about the EPA for K-12 students.
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary EducationA part of the Education and the Workforce Committee. Congressman John Kline, Chairman.
- Terrific TreesA guide for trees created by the National Park Service.
- Virtual Frog Dissection Kit @ Department of EnergyThis award-winning interactive program is part of the "Whole Frog" project. You can interactively dissect a (digitized) frog named Fluffy, and play the Virtual Frog Builder Game. The interactive Web pages are available in a number of languages.
Middle School Education and Information
- Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government (6-8)Guide about the United States Government for Grades 6 through 8.
- Cool Spot
- Education ThemesUse these educator resources to learn more about these issues, and how you can integrate them in your classrooms and programs.
- EEK! Environmental Education for KidsWelcome to "EEK!" - brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This electronic magazine is for kids in grades 4-8. Surf around and learn more about the great outdoors.
- EPA Student CenterMain Web site for students at the EPA.
- Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2003 (Report)This report presents 10 years of data from 1994 to 2003 on Internet access in U.S. public schools by school characteristics. It provides trend analysis on the percent of public schools and instructional rooms with Internet access and on the ratio of students to instructional computers with Internet access.
- Middle School Science StuffDepartment of Energy's Web site for Middle School.
- NASA for Students Grades 5-8
- Office of Elementary and Secondary EducationThe main Web site for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Their mission is to promote academic excellence, enhance educational opportunities and equity for all of America's children and families, and to improve the quality of teaching and learning by providing leadership, technical assistance and financial support.
- Overview of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools and Districts (Reports)School and Agency Reports give state and national totals from the CCD School and Agency file.
- Public Elementary-Secondary Education Finance Data @ CensusEducation finance data include revenues, expenditures, debt, and assets (cash and security holdings) of elementary and secondary public school systems. Statistics cover school systems in all states, and include the District of Columbia. Data are available in viewable tables and downloadable files.
- USGS Educational Resources For Secondary Grades Middle School and High SchoolThis Web site contains selected USGS educational resources that may be useful to educators in secondary school grades (Grade 7 to Grade 12). Many of these resources can be used directly in the classroom (see Resource Symbols below) or will be useful in classroom lessons or demonstration activities preparation, or as resources for teacher education and curriculum development.
High School Education and Information
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government (9-12)
- Dropout and Completion Rates in the United States: 2006 (Report)This report builds upon a series of National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports on high school dropout and completion rates that began in 1988. It presents estimates of rates for 2006 and provides data about trends in dropout and completion rates over the last three decades (1972-2006), including characteristics of dropouts and completers in these years.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 1991(Report)Using CPS data, this 4th annual report to Congress by NCES presents data for 1991 on high school dropout and retention rates. The report also examines high school completion rates. Event, status, and cohort dropout rates will be presented. Dropout trends from the 1960's until present will be examined by race, sex and region.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 1992 (Report)This is the 5th annual dropout report to Congress by NCES. It presents data for 1992 on high school dropout and retention rates along with time series data for the period from 1972 to 1992. A detailed examination of high school completion and graduation rates is presented.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 1993 (Report)High school dropout and retention rates.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 1994 (Report)This report reports high school dropout and graduation rates in the United States.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 1995 (Report)This report, which is the eighth in the series, presents data for 1995 on high school dropout and retention rates, and examines high school completion and graduation rates.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 1996 (Report)This report, the ninth in the series, presents data for 1996 on high school dropout and persistence rates, and examines high school completion and graduation rates. In addition to extending time series data reported in earlier years, this report focuses on the characteristics of high school dropouts and high school completers in 1996.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 1997 (Report)This report presents national data on high school dropout rates and high school completion rates from 1972 to 1997. It also provides state level information for the 1990's. It examines the relationship between student characteristics and the likelihood of dropping out and of completing high school.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 1998 (Report)This report presents national data on high school dropout rates and high school completion rates from 1972 to 1998. It also provides state level information for the 1990's. It examines the relationship between student characteristics and the likelihood of dropping out and of completing high school.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 1999 (Report)This report presents national data on high school dropout rates and high school completion rates from 1972 to 1999. It also provides state level information for the 1990's. Apart from showing basic rates, the report studies the relationship between various individual and family characteristics on one hand, and high school dropout and completion propensity on the other.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 2000 (Report)This report presents national data on high school dropout rates and high school completion rates from 1972 to 2000. It also provides state level information for the 1990's. Apart from showing basic rates, the report studies the relationship between various individual and family characteristics on one hand, and high school dropout and completion propensity on the other.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 2001 (Report)This report is the latest in a series of National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports on high school dropout and completion rates that began in 1988. It presents estimates of rates in 2001, and includes time series data on high school dropout and completion rates for the period 1972 through 2001. In addition to extending time series data reported in earlier years, the report examines the characteristics of high school dropouts and high school completers in 2001.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 2002 and 2003 (Report)This report continues the dropout rate report series. The report is based on several sources of data and provides details on high school dropouts and high school completers for 2002 and 2003. Apart from provide characteristics of dropouts and completers in these years, the report also provides information about trends in high school dropout and completion rates going back to the 1970s.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 2004 (Report)This report builds upon a series of National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports on high school dropout and completion rates that began in 1988. It presents estimates of rates for 2004, and provides data about trends in dropout and completion rates over the last three decades (1972–2004), including characteristics of dropouts and completers in these years.
- Dropout Rates in the United States: 2005 (Report)This report builds upon a series of National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports on high school dropout and completion rates that began in 1988. It presents estimates of rates for 2005, and provides data about trends in dropout and completion rates over the last three decades (1972-2005), including characteristics of dropouts and completers in these years.
- High School Dropout and Completion Rates in the United States: 2007 (Report)This report builds upon a series of National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports on high school dropout, completion, and graduation rates that began in 1988. The report includes discussions of many rates used to study how students complete or fail to complete high school. It presents estimates of rates for 2007 and provides data about trends in dropout and completion rates over the last three and a half decades (1972-2007) along with more recent estimates of on-time graduation.
- High School Home @ EPA (No longer updated)This site will inform you about environmental issues and help you protect the environment.
- Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2003 (Report)This report presents 10 years of data from 1994 to 2003 on Internet access in U.S. public schools by school characteristics. It provides trend analysis on the percent of public schools and instructional rooms with Internet access and on the ratio of students to instructional computers with Internet access.
- NASA for Students Grades 9-12
- Overview of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools and Districts (Reports)School and Agency Reports give state and national totals from the CCD School and Agency file.
- Student Aid on the Web
- Student Jobs @ USAJobsYour career in the Federal Government starts here! We offer valuable job experience, training opportunities, excellent benefits, and opportunity for advancement. Whether you are student in high school, college, or graduate school seeking work experience or you are about to graduate and begin your career, consider Federal service!
College/University Education Information
- Campus Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool
- iLibrary: Federal Student Aid HandbookThe "Federal Student Aid Handbooks" produced by Federal Student Aid for the latest three award years can be accessed from here.
- Students Who Study Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Postsecondary Education @ NCESRising concern about America’s ability to maintain its competitive position in the global economy has renewed interest in STEM education. In 2005, for example, three preeminent U.S. scientific groups—the National Academy of Science, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine—jointly issued a report, Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future.
Instructor/Parents/Teachers Education Information
- BAM! Body and Mind Teacher's CornerBAM! Body and Mind is a resource for you to incorporate CDC health, safety, and science topics into your classroom. The site also offers your students interactive content to investigate topics for school or for a personal interest.
- Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government: Parents and Teachers
- Energy Kids for Teachers
- EPA Teaching Center
- Kindergarten and Elementary School TeacherInformation about Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher Positions according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- Kindergarten and Elementary School TeachersResource from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- Office of Elementary and Secondary EducationThe main Web site for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Their mission is to promote academic excellence, enhance educational opportunities and equity for all of America's children and families, and to improve the quality of teaching and learning by providing leadership, technical assistance and financial support.
- Parents and Teachers @ NIDAThese materials were developed to inform parents & teachers about the health effects and consequences of drug abuse and addiction.
- Primary Source Sets for Teachers @ Library of CongressSets of selected primary sources on specific topics, available as easy-to-print PDFs. Also, background material and tools to guide student analysis.
- State Reports On The Quality Of Teacher Preparation (Reports)Title II of the Higher Education Act requires three annual reports on the quality of teacher preparation. Schools of education are to report to states the pass rates of their graduates on state certification assessments and other program data in April.
- Teacher Resource Center: LInC ProjectsDesigned to demonstrate principles of engaged learning and effective use of technology by K-12 teachers who participated in staff development programs
at Fermilab. - Teachers—preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary
- Teaching Resources from Federal Agencies
- Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind)Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
General Education Information
- 120 Years of American Education: A Statistical Portrait (Report)This publication contains statistical trends of elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions. Text and charts describe historical shifts in educational attainment, enrollment, staff, degrees and finance.
- Directory of Public Elementary and Secondary Education AgenciesThe Directory provides a listing of all public elementary and secondary education agencies in the United States. It also includes summary tables on district size, grade span and student population.
- Education Resource Organizations DirectoryThe Directory is intended to help you identify and contact organizations that provide information and assistance on a broad range of education-related topics.
- Educational Attainment @ CensusInformation on educational attainment is collected annually.
- ERIC: Education Resources Information CenterERIC provides unlimited access to more than 1.3 million bibliographic records of journal articles and other education-related materials, with hundreds of new records added multiple times per week. If available, links to full text are included.
- Homeschooling in the U.S.: 1999 (Report)
- Homeschooling in the United States: Trends and Characteristics (Report)
- Kids.gov
- NASA Education
- Office of Science and Education @ NIH
- Condition of EducationThis website is an integrated collection of the indicators and analyses published in The Condition of Education 2000–2010. Some indicators may have been updated since they appeared in print.
- U.S. Department of Education
- Students’ Use of Tutoring Services, by Adequate Yearly Progress Status of SchoolThis Statistics in Brief contributes to current research by investigating the use of tutoring services among a nationally representative group of public school students enrolled in grades K–12.
- MyMoney.govMyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are buying a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401(k), the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you maximize your financial decisions.
- Office of Elementary and Secondary EducationThe main Web site for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Their mission is to promote academic excellence, enhance educational opportunities and equity for all of America's children and families, and to improve the quality of teaching and learning by providing leadership, technical assistance and financial support.
- Education StatisticsEducational statistics provided by the 2012 Statistical Abstract.
- Special Education TeachersInformation about the job as a Special Education Teacher according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- Education & the Workforce CommitteeSubcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education - Chairman, Congressman John Kline.
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