Teachers, could you use a little help? From finding high-quality, standards-based lessons and classroom activities, to staying on top of the issues, to finding professional development opportunities, educators are always on the lookout for useful opportunities to improve teaching and learning.

It's important for teachers to stay current on research and continuing education and to be aware of new and valuable resources for the classroom. Educational resources abound both on and off the Internet, from government agencies to nonprofit organizations. So how can you stay on top of important news without having to search everywhere? Look to sites that speak to you directly as teachers and that are sponsored by credible and authoritative organizations.

Interested in more? Check out these additional resources!

• AAAS Project 2061
  www.project2061.org
  The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) founded Project 2061 in 1985 to help all Americans become literate in science, mathematics, and technology. The website features national science learning goals and news, tools, and projects to help science educators.
• Science NetLinks
  www.sciencenetlinks.com
  Providing a wealth of resources for K-12 science educators, Science NetLinks of the American Association for the Advancement of Science is your guide to meaningful standards-based Internet experiences for students.
• National Science Teachers Association
  www.nsta.org
  The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  http://www.nctm.org
  The mission of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is to provide the vision and leadership necessary to ensure a mathematics education of the highest quality for all students.
• Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
  http://www.enc.org/
  The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse is a K-12 math and science teacher center featuring lessons and activities, classroom calendars, and special publications.
• Snapshots of Science and Medicine
  http://science-education.nih.gov/snapshots.nsf
  The National Institutes of Health offers this website for high school students, teachers, and the public, bringing news, features, insight and discussions from the dynamic world of biomedical research.
• National Science Foundation – Educators' Page
  http://www.nsf.gov/home/menus/educators.htm
  The National Science Foundation site for educators provides information on programs for teachers, educational system reform initiatives, research projects, and more.
• A Teacher's Guide to Homework Tips for Parents
  http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/homework/part.html
  This special page for teachers, produced by the U.S. Department of Education, contains is a 17-slide presentation on how teachers can encourage parents to provide homework help.
• What do Parents Need to Know to Get Involved?
  http://www.tryscience.org/parents/pdf/ehrparentpamphlet.pdf
  Prepared by the AAAS Education and Human Resources Directorate, "Science and Mathematics Education Reform: What Do Parents Need to Know to Get Involved?" is a 23-page booklet (available here as a PDF file) that makes a strong case for the importance of parental involvement. The report summarizes the findings of a series of focus groups and shows how parents feel about science education, and what teachers and schools can do to involve families in children's learning and success.
• Elementary Education Science Resources on the Internet
  http://www.uvm.edu/~jmorris/Sci.html
  This extensive list on the home page of a university professor provides links to virtual field trips and experiences for hands-on activities to try at home, plus links to science museums, lessons and unit plans, education organizations, and more.
• Educating about Agriculture
  http://www.ageducate.org/activities/
  The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture provides this clearinghouse for ideas, resources, links, and more. It includes a long list of programs, classroom activities, and other projects to show students the science of agriculture and how it relates to various aspects of everyday life.