Get Involved
- Back To School - Whether you're a parent or educator, use these resources and tips to prepare for the new school year.
- Education Agencies, by State - Provide information, resources, and assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents.
- Education Performance and Accountability - Performance reports describe the goals and intended outcomes of U.S. Department of Education programs and initiatives.
- Federal Depository Library Locator - Visit a Federal depository library and have access to all collections for free.
- Home School - 2003 survey with data and reasons why parents decide to homeschool their children.
- Homework Tips for Parents - Lists suggestions on helping with homework, including setting up a homework area and time management.
- How to Deal with a Difficult Teacher - Tips on dealing with a difficult teacher.
- How to Deal with a Difficult Teacher as a Parent - Nine steps to deal with a difficult teacher.
- How to Talk to Your Child About the News - Talking to your kids about what they watch or hear will help them put frightening information into a reasonable context.
- Local Library Locator - Find out where your library is.
- National Assessment of Educational Progress - The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas.
- National Center for Education Statistics Fast Facts - Back to School Stats offers data about American elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools, students, and the educational process.
- Parent Power - This booklet details steps to take to help your child learn and ensure success in school.
- PBS Parents - Education - Here you'll find information about your child's development from birth through the early school years.
- School Lunch and Breakfast - Learn about the National School Lunch Program, Fruits and Vegetable Program and Milk Program
- Search for Public Schools - A searchable database that provides basic information about a school's population.
- Smithsonian In Your Neighborhood - Find affiliate museums in your state.
- Special Needs - Disabilities - Lists links to help special needs kids.
- State Standardized Test Scores - Issues to consider when researching and comparing results of state standardized test scores.
- StopBullying.gov - Find out what you can to do help.
