Education Associations and Organizations
The 20th century has seen many advances in education. School and college curricula have kept students abreast of developments in science and technology. Modifications of the classic ideas on learning and new systems of psychology influenced new educational ideals. New systems by innovators such as John Dewey and William James influenced whole nations. Education for all became a primary agenda for many social and political leaders, especially in emerging nations, where illiteracy was often widespread. During the second half of the 20th century, most of the world's nations were committed to providing education for all children. Here is a list of associations and organizations concerned with educational standards.
American Association of School Administrators
See the association's structure, services, publications; ethics statement for school administrators, position papers, and links to resources.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Check out help for teachers and administrators with curriculum and supervision strategies for equal access to education for all students
Association of School Business Officials International
View a short but very useful introduction to this educational administration organization to learn the goals and objectives.
Australian Council for Educational Administration, Australia
See newsletters, conference information, and publications of this professional group for school administrators in Australia and New Guinea.
Australian Primary Principals Association, Australia
This organization for the professional advancement of primary school principals conducts policy research and reports on current issues.
Australian Principals Center, Australia
Learn about professional development of school principals and find links to similar associations in the United States and Canada.
Australian Secondary Principals Association, Australia
Get an overview of the goals and activities of a group promoting excellence for principals and improvement of secondary school education .
Cambridge Female Education Trust, England, United Kingdom
Learn about the philosophies and efforts of this group to improve the quality and the educational standing of girls in Sub-Saharan Africa.
City and Guilds, United Kingdom
Find out about the subjects and qualifications available from this British group's vocational education body and its management agencies.
Deakin Law Students Society
The Deakin Law Students Society is a non-profit organization which aims to advance and represent the academic, vocational and social interests of law students at Deakin University.
Department for Education and Employment, United Kingdom: England and Wales Standards Guide
Learn about efforts to raise school standards in England and Wales, with information to help teachers accomplish that task.
Department of Education, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Get the latest news from the department responsible for developing primary, secondary, and further education in the Province.
Economic and Social Research Council, United Kingdom
Locate the latest findings of this research and training agency's quest for economic and social concerns about public education.
Educational Research Service
See an overview of the Educational Research Service, an organization providing research for school administrators.
Fulbright Commission, United Kingdom
Get the details about an international student exchange program joining Americans to the UK and its exchange student provisions.
Further Education National Consortium, United Kingdom
View an outline of products and support services for UK colleges and the national consortium's innovative approaches to teaching.
Globewide Network Academy
Get the details about the academy's goals to provide a competitive marketplace online for distance learning courses and programs.
International Baccalaureate Organization
Locate information on the International Baccalaureate Organization, its curriculum, and a directory of worldwide participating schools.
Irish National Teachers Organization, Ireland
Find details on the teachers union at primary level in the Republic of Ireland and at primary and post-primary level in Northern Ireland.
John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland: Institute for the Academic Advancement of Youth
Learn about the IAAY's programs for talented youth at this large and informative site loaded with much interesting information,
Minority Rights Group International, London, England, United Kingdom
Learn about this London-based group and its efforts to battle worldwide for indigenous groups, reports on trouble spots, and future programs.
National Association of College and University Business Officers
Learn about this nonprofit professional organization of chief administrative and financial officers of national colleges and universities.
National Association of Elementary School Principals
Learn about an advocacy organization for K-8 principals and its professional development opportunities, publications, and legal assistance.
National Association of School Masters and Union of Women Teachers, Untied Kingdom
See an introduction to the United Kingdom's national organization for headmasters and women teachers, its services, and its campaigns.
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Learn about a group that promotes secondary education and provides professional development opportunities for secondary school principals.
National Association of State Boards of Education
View details on this group's efforts state leadership work in educational and profiles of educational systems with links to related sites.
National Education Association
Get details about American education and the association's reform initiatives to improve public education at all levels.
National Middle School Association
Browse research summaries and information promoting the middle school concept and the educational development of young adolescents.
National School Boards Association
Review discussions on current issues in education, upcoming conferences, publications, and advocacy activities that address those issues.
National Union of Teachers, United Kingdom
Find information for teachers, students, governors, parents, and pupils on important changes in the National Curriculum and school funding.
Raleigh International, United Kingdom
Learn about a charity that plans expeditions for young people to tackle worthwhile community and environmental projects worldwide.
Royal Academy of Engineering, Wales, United Kingdom
Find out how to encourage exceptional students to take up a career in engineering through work placements and problem solving.
Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, England, United Kingdom
Check out a guide to the world's oldest independent research establishment founded in 1799 in London and details of what they do.
Science Engineering Technology Mathematics Network, United Kingdom
Learn about a mathematics network telling UK teachers, business, and industry about science, engineering, technology, and math initiatives.
Scottish Qualifications Authority, Scotland, United Kingdom
Get details of the examinations which can be taken at schools (primary and secondary), colleges and in the workplace in Scotland.
Society for Research into Higher Education, United Kingdom
View publications on the Society For Research into Higher Education's efforts to stimulate and coordinate research on higher education.
United States Department of Education: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Read about the department's activities and issues affecting education, including equal education opportunities and professional teaching standards.
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, United Kingdom
Get general information about getting into a college or university in the United Kingdom from the agency that processes applications.
Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England, United Kingdom: National Art Library
Learn about the museum's holdings in all areas of art and design and search topics by keyword or index.