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  • Education Portal: GED Everything you need to know about the General Equivalency Development (GED) test. Articles about the GED include an overview of the test, information on how to prepare for it, how to find a local testing center, what subjects are included on the test and how to earn your GED online.

  • Free Online Courses If you have the desire for knowledge but don't have the money for a campus-based course, there are still many different learning options available to you through EducationPortal.com.

  • Online Degrees Online degrees and online education programs offer convenience and flexibility for working adults. Online degree programs have become increasingly popular over the last few years and this has led to a huge boom in the number of schools now offering online programs.

  • Worldwide Learn Looking for online learning and education? World Wide Learn puts the world of learning at your fingertips, and no matter where you are, you can quickly and efficiently find hundreds of online courses and training with our award-winning, easy-to-navigate directory.

    Take a course for personal development, to pursue a hobby, train for a new career, brush up on your business skills or just for the heck of it! Learning has never been easier or more convenient. Thousands of courses in hundreds of topics are available online, allowing you to explore your area of interest at your own pace.

     

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Online Databases

  • ERIC - Education Resources Information Center, is the world's largest digital library of education literature. Used by parents, teachers, librarians, education policymakers, instructors and students in teacher-preparation programs.

  • Learning Express Library - Take a Test is a comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass.

Online Magazines

  • My College Guide Check out the site for the latest info on college admissions, student life, scholarships, and college loans. For students and parents.

  • New Scientist Read the latest findings on drugs, cancer, depression, technology, sex and more. Updated throughout the day from the weekly magazine.

  • Science News Online version of this award-winning biweekly news magazine covers important and emerging research in all fields of science. It publishes concise, accurate, timely articles that appeal to both general readers and scientists.

  • Science News for Kids Information and resources on science topics of interest to young people, categorized by topic.

  • Teen Voices Written by teen women for teen women, challenging media images and serving as a vehicle of change, improving young women's social and economic status.

Education Links For Students

Parental Involvement in Education

  • Big6 Information and technology literacy model and curriculum, implemented in thousands of schools - K through higher education used by students to handle any problem, assignment, decision or task.

  • Family Education: College Prep This site is dedicated to helping high-school teens explore colleges, careers, and themselves.

  • Family Education: Your highschooler A complete reference site to help with homework, homeschooling, tutoring, learning disabilities, SATs and testing.

  • Family Education: School Resources. Information for parents on the educational issues affecting your child in every grade level -- from preschool through high school, homework help, skill-building tips in every school subject, special needs, and talking with the teacher.

  • Team Nutrition Parent-child resources on nutrition, emphasizing linking school learninig with nutrition education activities that can be shared with the family.

  • Washington PAVE is a parent-directed organization that provides information, training, and support for individuals with disabilities and their families and communities.

  • Washington State Parent-Teacher Association is a nonprofit, membership association which seeks to bring together the home, school, and community to improve the education, safety, and health of children.