Parents & Student Resources
The interest and involvement of a child's parents can have strong effect on how that child performs as a student. Children whose parents show interest and offer assistance in their children's learning experiences consistently outperform children whose parents show no interest, or who consider the education of their children to be "the school's job." Many parents wish to be more involved in education, but think they don't have the time, or simply don't know where to start. The links on this page can provide parents and students with resources they can use, in seeking ways to work together for the best possible education.
CyferNet.org
A directory of useful links for youth, parents, and professionals, including child care, education, health, families, and science and technology.
Family Education Network
Here is a free network for schools and families to get connected to the internet, to communicate, and to "help parents help their kids learn."
Houghton Mifflin Company: Education Place
Links to supplementary instructional materials and classroom support, homework help, tips for parents, homeschooling resources, and chat rooms.
Parent Information Resource Centers
Educational resources and information for parents, educators and grandparents raising children.
Pitsco, Incorporated: Ask an Expert
A directory of links to more than 300 informational sites, and Q&A on everything from science and technology to education and development.
San Francisco Today, California: Street Cats Foundation: High School Central
Check general informational links for high school students, with sections on community service and tough issues such as dating and drug abuse.
Student Awards
Browse this database of financial awards, including scholarships, grants, and fellowships. Free online search, with results in the user's mailbox.
Topmarks Education, United Kingdom
An annotated directory of resources for parents and teachers, with topics like home learning, bullying, art, chemistry, and religious studies.
Tutoring Service
Math and Reading Help for Kids is a growing directory of original articles and resources centered on the topic of children's education.
United States Department of Education: Ready, Set, Read Guide
Get child development information, language arts activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and suggested book list for young readers.
University of Maryland, College Park: Online School Psychology Resources Guide
Online psychology resources, with links to certain conditions, disorders, and disabilities; assessment and evaluation; and parenting concerns.