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National Center for Children in Poverty
Nearly one in six children in the U.S. today live in poverty, and the numbers are expected to rise. Identify education strategies with Promoting the Well-Being of Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families, LIFT (Let’s Invest in Families Today) and view state and local poverty profiles.
www.nccp.org
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Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence
CREDE is a veritable powerhouse for improving the education of students hindered by barriers of language, culture, race and poverty. Check out the directories of teacher-education programs for diversity, or secondary newcomer programs developed to optimize English-language development of LEP students. The site publishes numerous research findings and publications for educators.
www.crede.ucsc.edu
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Educators for Social Responsibility
Find out about Adventures in Peacemaking, an activity-based program for early childhood and after-school settings, and Partners in Learning for middle schools to help develop safe and respectful learning environments. Since 9.11, Project Renewal has reached out to over 27 schools impacted by the events to aid in trauma recovery and community rebuilding.
www.esrnational.org/
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American Civil Liberties Union
Get to know more about students' rights and freedom of expression. Take the Freedom Quiz to gauge your understanding of civil liberties. Learn more about how recent Affirmative Action lawsuits and proposed legislations such as the Patriot Act affect society and the individual.
http://www.aclu.org/
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The Family Violence Prevention Fund
Studies show school-age children who witness violence also exhibit behavioral problems including peer violence. At the FVPF website, find out how you can take part in public education programs to stop domestic violence. Visit the Children & DV Toolbox to download free publications.
http://endabuse.org
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