Library: Quinebaug Valley EDUC 2010 Foundations of U.S. Public Education: Suggested Web Resources

National Organizations and Associations

State Education Agencies (maintained by the U.S. Dept. of Education)

Connecticut Education Association
The Connecticut Education Association (CEA) advocates for students, teachers, and public education. The Association is the driving force in lobbying legislators for the resources public schools need and campaigning for high standards for teachers and students. Our proud history spans more than 150 years.
Connecticut Department of Education
Connecticut Department of Education: K- 12 Education

National:

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The NCES is the primary federal agency for the collection and analysis of education data. Significant resources include:

Fast Facts: Quick answers to questions on a variety of education topics.
Common Core of Data (CCD): A comprehensive, annual, national statistical database of all public elementary and secondary schools and school districts.
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System: The primary source for data on colleges, universities, and technical and vocational postsecondary institutions in the United States
Education Finance Statistics Center: A compendium of information on all aspects of public school finance.
NCES Annual Reports: Yearly NCES reports offering general statistical overviews and projections, as well as information on school safety and dropout/completion rates.
National Assessment of Educational Progress: Also known as 'The Nation's Report Card,' provides results from national ongoing assessment.