The Anne Frank Center USA uses the diary of Anne Frank as both an authentic Holocaust document and a literary work of art to teach literacy and tolerance and inspire young people to build communities based on mutual respect. Programs offered include 90-minute school visits with Holocaust survivors, The Art of Self Discovery 10-week residencies, and professional development.
SchoolNet is an online community exclusively for educators, led by some of the best education bloggers, teachers, administrators and policy makers in the nation. Its goal is simple: to provide educators with a single, free and customizable place to share their knowledge, build learning communities and provide educators with superior sources for objective, trustworthy and peer-reviewed information.
Community Learning Support Organization
Formed as a part of the Children First Initiative, the Community LSO serves 165 elementary, middle and high schools across New York City. The Community LSO is founded on the belief that schools must become communities themselves and develop meaningful relationships with families and their communities. The Community LSO works to support schools in instructional areas as well as in developing partnerships with community based organizations and community within the school.
University
of San Diego
Division of Continuing Education
The University of San Diego Division of Continuing Education offers several
of Teachers Network’s series of self-guided, online courses developed
by teachers, for teachers. Practical ideas, strategies, and resources are presented
based on the latest in thinking about the art and practice of teaching.
The Children’s Aid Society fills the gaps between what children deserve and what life has dealt them. We have been serving children for more than 150 years, a longevity that is a testament to our ability to adapt to the always changing needs of today’s youth. After all, you don’t succeed for 150 years by being old-fashioned.
Inside
Schools is a group of committed public school
parents, children's advocates, journalists and teachers dedicated
to improving public education in New York City. Insideschools
visit schools, speak with parents and teachers, and comb the
media to present an independent and authoritative view of New
York City schools.
Teaching
Matters is a non-profit professional development
organization that partners with educators to improve public
schools.
Mouse.org
The mission of MOUSE (Making Opportunities
for Upgrading Schools and Education) is to be a catalyst for
the integration of technology and learning in the NYC public
schools, empowering students and schools to succeed in the information
age.
The
Children's Museum of the Arts is the only museum in New York
City that brings artists and children together to create, exhibit
and celebrate children's artwork. They offer school group visits
and customized outreach to early childhood through seventh grade.
The
American Museum of Natural History's Resources for Learning is
a collection of activities, articles, evidence and analysis
and more, for educators, families, students and
anyone interested in teaching or learning about science.
Teachers
Count
TeachersCount seeks to improve the quality of life for teachers and to repay
them for their dedication. They offer teachers services that are tailored to
the teaching profession.
Pennsylvania High
School Coaching
Initiative (PAHSCI)
In 2005, The Annenberg Foundation partnered with the Pennsylvania
Department of Education to implement the Pennsylvania High School
Coaching Initiative (PAHSCI). Funded by The Annenberg Foundation,
PAHSCI is a three-year, $31 million initiative designed to improve
student achievement and build teacher capacity through instructional
coaching. Four additional partner organizations provide support
for program implementation: Foundations, Inc., Penn Literacy Network
from the University of Pennsylvania , Research for Action, and
The Philadelphia Foundation. Research support is also provided
by The Center for Data Driven Reform in Education from the Johns
Hopkins University and by MPR Associates, Inc. For more information
about PAHSCI, visit our website at: www.pacoaching.org. |