Education Nation: Resources

Resources

Whether you are a student, a parent, or a community member, there are lots of ways help improve education in our country. Check out our list of resources, tools, and programs to find out how YOU can get involved in making a difference.

ACT

This nonprofit organization provides a broad array of assessment, research, and information in the areas of education and workforce development.
More

Big Brothers Big Sisters

This organization matches children with adult volunteers to help create meaningful relationships and help children succeed.
More

Citizen Schools

Citizen Schools connects students in 7 states with caring adults who teach them real world skills.
More

Everybody Wins!

Everybody Wins! brings volunteers into elementary schools for weekly one-on-one reading experiences.
More

iVillage

iVillage provides parents with tools to be active participants in their kids' education.
More

Libraries 411

Libraries411.com helps users throughout the US and Canada find Public Library locations and information.
More

National Lab Network

NLN connects STEM professionals with educators and students to bring discovery-based science experiences to K-12 students.
More

NBC Learn

NBC Learn makes the global resources of NBC News and the historic film and video archive available to teachers, students, schools, and universities.
More

PISA

Find out more about how the United States is performing against other countries on this international student assessment.
More

President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition

Visit the site to discover resources for exercising and practicing good nutritional habits, and find out more about the President's Challenge.
More

Reach out and Read on the Importance of Reading Aloud

Reach Out and Read promotes early literacy and school readiness by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together.
More