Federal Education and Government Resources
- a personalized Internet-based service providing education information to teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, parents, and others throughout the United States and the world. Today, it encompasses the resources of the entire ERIC system and beyond.
U.S. Centennial of Flight - is a national and international source of information about activities to commemorate the centennial of the Wright Brothers' first powered flight on the sands at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903.
Department of Education - Visit the U.S. Department of Education site to find information on the following topics: News, Grants & Contracts, Financial Aid, Educational Resources, Research & Stats, Policy and more.
No Child Left Behind - Find answers to questions about the new education law signed by President Bush on January 8, 2002. Read explanations about what the law does for parents, and find resources relating to America's approach to implementing the new regulations.
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse - is a part of the Department of Education's continuing efforts to reform K-12 math and science education. ENC Online offers free publications, CD-ROMs, and professional development activities.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - makes hundreds of Internet-based education resources supported by agencies across the U.S. Federal government easier to find. Search the resources or see them listed by subject, or for an overview of what's here, visit their site map.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - offers through its regional offices a variety of educational materials to teachers such as instructional materials, information about careers in aviation, historical publications, and a guide to materials and resources.
Minority On-Line Information Service (MOLIS) - is an online database of over 268 minority institutions which is used by government agencies, the private sector and other organizations and institutions to develop partnerships with minority institutions.
Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) - is a worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and understand the global environment. This program is an excellent opportunity for teachers to integrate computers and the World Wide Web into classroom activities.
National Air and Space Museum - in Washington, D.C., opened its doors to the public on July 1, 1976, and is the most visited museum in the world. The museum features exhibits which chronicle flight from early Chinese kites to simulated visits through time and space.
