Dissertation Resources - Education

Showcases classroom ready Standards-based mathematics lessons for grades Pre-K-12, interactive tools for learning and teaching mathematics, and reviewed Web sites. Illuminations provides resources for teachers, supervisors, and mathematics educators at all levels.

Provides information on using primary sources in the classroom and includes easy-to-use primary source sets on the most frequently taught topics plus professional development materials and more.

Developed by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English with support from the Verizon Foundation, this site includes standards-based lesson plans, online interactive materials for students, a gallery of peer-reviewed Web resources, and a literacy calendar with teaching ideas.

This site is a gateway for Smithsonian education resources for teachers, families, and students. The site features lesson plans, field trip guides, print and online resources, opportunities for professional development, and other materials for teachers. The family section highlights "the fun things to do" at Smithsonian museums. The student section includes illustrated essays, online "IdeaLabs," and suggested books.

The World Bank is a unique global partnership that finances development and aid projects to end poverty and promote prosperity. We cultivate leading experts who share insight, research and data with the development community.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) collects, analyzes and makes available data related to education in the U.S. and other nations.

A publication of NCES, The Condition of Education contains key indicators on all levels of education, labor force outcomes, and international comparisons. The indicators summarize important developments and trends using the latest statistics, which are updated throughout the year as new data become available. Spotlight indicators provide more in-depth analyses on selected topics. In addition, the more succinct

Obtain data collected by the California Department of Education (CDE), including enrollment data, demographic and student group data, staff data, school and district accountability, statewide assessment results, directory information, and much more.

The LAUSD/ODA State Reporting Services Branch serves as a link between school and technical staff to provide meaningful data analysis by collecting and validating student and school level data; providing analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and district policies to ensure compliance with legal mandates; and facilitating access, use, and reporting of data.