General Resources

  • izzit.org offers exciting classroom tools, from the daily current events service to classroom videos by television producers who create and distribute programs that spark curiosity and lively classroom discussions.
  • The Foundation for Economic Education has offered summer seminars for high school and college students every summer during the past 50 years. These week-long, life-changing summer seminars educate and inspire students to take the knowledge gained to defend the principles of liberty.
  • Learn Liberty explores the ideas of a free society, with more than 300 brief videos on a vast array of topics including economics, education, environmentalism, foreign policy, the NSA, philosophy, poverty, public policy, regulations, student debt, voting, and the war on drugs.
  • Don’t Press Send seeks to educate and empower our children to use technology responsibly and with good intent. Reinforcing the emotional skills of empathy, discipline, and mindfulness are the key components to the success of this program.
  • Learner.org provides free professional development and teacher resources in many subjects, produced by Annenberg Media.
  • Teach-Nology.com offers free and easy to use resources, including lesson plans, worksheets, rubrics, and more, for teachers.
  • Tecweb.org offers a simple guide to Bloom’s taxonomy.
  • Discovery Education provides lesson plans and resources in many subject areas.
  • ReadWriteThink is a partnership between the International Reading Association (IRA), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the Verizon Foundation. It provides lessons, standards, and student materials.
  • GoodCharacter.com offers character education resources, lessons, character building experiences, and more.
  • Zunal.com is a web-based software for creating WebQuests in a short time. When you use Zunal.com, you will not need to write HTML code or use web editor software. Zunal.com creates all the necessary files and puts them on the server automatically. Hosting is free.
  • Rubistar.org is a free tool to help teachers create quality rubrics.
  • AcademicInfo is a general education and degree information reference guide, with links to many free online research tools, writing guides, and more.
  • Live Wire Media offers a selection of K-12 classroom videos (DVDs) and other materials for character education, guidance, and lifeskills.
  • Tutor Hunt provides a completely free service to both tutors and students to locate each other.

Finding the Right School and Career

  • Universities.com is an online college prep resource providing university rankings, tuition costs and in depth information on more than 8,000 colleges and universities.
  • The Complete Guide to College Admissions walks students through a step-by-step process for college admissions, as well as how best to research and apply to schools.
  • Discover Data Science provides resources for people interested in pursuing a career in data science. They offer a GRE Prep Guide, a Women in STEM Guide, information on various STEM related career paths, as well as comprehensive listings of schools offering bachelor, master, certificate, and Ph.D programs.
  • Online College Courses is a collection of open college courses that spans videos, audio lectures, and notes given by professors at Harvard, Princeton, and MIT. It aggregates the best available open courseware for students and professionals, all in a conveniently searchable online courseware platform. This is a wonderful resource for students looking to explore additional educational topics and who want to see what college level courses have to offer.
  • Affordable Colleges Online provides free tools to help you find the right online college for you.
  • Discover Business Degrees features extensive resources in the area of business, finance and accounting degrees, including scholarship resources, preparation guides, and descriptions of the different types of degrees available in these fields.
  • College Admissions 2020: What Has Changed provides advice on how to approach college admissions in the era of COVID-19.
  • College Degrees Online is a guide to online degree programs in the United States, featuring over 2,400 colleges with online degrees.
  • Teaching Degrees offers a database of over 3,100 different teaching degrees and 1,700 different universities. If you’re looking to earn a teaching degree, this is a great resource for finding the right school.
  • Best Online Schools of 2022 – The Ultimate Guide looks at online courses provided by colleges and universities and provides a detailed list of the fifteen best online schools.
  • SportsDegreesOnline.org provides thorough information and resources for students interested in pursuing a career in sports analytics.
  • Master’s in Data Science offers a guide to help individuals explore whether a data science career is right for them. The guide covers what the career entails, job prospects, and typical salary, as well as educational requirements to enter the field.
  • College Consensus offers a rankings of the top 50 consensus ranked online schools, plus general information on getting your degree online.
  • SportsDegrees.org is a guide dedicated to sports administration degrees, education, and careers.
  • Online MSW Degrees offers information for students seeking a Master of Social Work degree.
  • MSW Online also offers comprehensive resources for students interested in a master’s in social work.
  • Best Trade Schools guides students through the process of finding the best field and trade school for them.
  • Best Colleges for Hispanic Students from BestColleges offers information on schools that have a high number of Hispanic students and have programs dedicated to Hispanic and Latino/a heritage.
  • How to Choose a College That’s Right for You covers how to go about choosing the right school, and also includes a complete admissions guide.
  • Beauty Schools Directory offers a comprehensive guide for students interested in a cosmetology career.
  • Getting Into College Even If (You Think) You’re Bad at Math is a guide designed to help students address math anxiety and find the best path forward if math isn’t their perceived strongest subject.
  • Data Science: A Comprehensive Career Guide offers extensive information on pursuing a career in the growing field of data science.
  • CyberSecurityGuide.org is a comprehensive resource for students considering a career in cybersecurity.
  • Guide to Education Jobs and Careers from PraxisExam is perfect for students interested in pursuing a career in education. PraxisExam is also awarding a $1,000 scholarship, with an application deadline of June 1, 2023.
  • Career Resources for Women in Tech and Finance provides valuable resources for women who are aspiring to enter the technology and finance fields.
  • How to Write & Format a College Admissions Essay from Perlego provides tips for structuring and formatting an essay that will catch the attention of admissions officers.
  • Most Affordable Online Programs for Psychology & Counseling Degrees from BestColleges provides valuable information on top-quality online programs that offer a flexible and convenient way to earn a degree in psychology and counseling.
  • Secrets of a Great College Application provides guidance to help students successfully apply to college and take the next step in their academic journey.
  • BestAccreditedColleges.org offers an extensive database of accredited colleges, universities, and degree programs, making it a useful tool for those seeking higher education opportunities.
  • LibraryScienceDegrees.org offers very thorough resources for getting your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in library science.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

  • Study.com‘s Financial Aid Guide is a comprehensive guide to financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for college students. It shares information about different resources that can be utilized to fund a college education.
  • EduBirdie links to more than 50 free, online scholarship search sites, listing thousands of scholarships and financial aid awards worth billions of dollars.
  • Best Colleges offers resources to streamline the financial aid process for students, including a searchable scholarship database with nearly 20,000 scholarships; an interactive, step-by-step FAFSA guide; an overview of financial aid overview; and special aid guides for minorities, students with disabilities, members of the military, and veterans.
  • Debt.org educates students and parents on important college related financial decisions and provides them with a wealth of tools and resources. Student loans are a common way to fund education, and they provide educational opportunities that you otherwise may not be able to afford. But in many cases, graduates are left with a diploma and an enormous financial burden of student loans and credit card debt – and maybe no job in sight. With Americans owing an estimated $1 trillion in student loans, it’s important that you understand your options.
  • Community College Review offers a blog that focuses on grants and scholarships for community colleges.
  • Scholarships for BIPOC & Marginalized Students is an up-to-date list of scholarships for historically underrepresented groups. This comes from the Premier Nursing Academy, which focuses on healthcare and nursing students, but includes scholarships for other fields as well.
  • TeacherCertification.com’s Guide to Financial Assistance for Future Teachers offers comprehensive information on financial aid, grants, and other funding options for teaching and education students.
  • Education Data Initiative offers a comprehensive guide on refinancing student loans.
  • Scholarships for BIPOC Students Attending Trade Programs offers extensive information and resources for BIPOC students interested in attending trade and vocational programs.
  • Student Debt Smarter, a new initiative to build economic opportunity and equity for the next generation, is a resource aimed at helping young people navigate the often-confusing student loan process with greater clarity, empowering them to make more informed college and career decisions.
  • Intelligent.com offers a guide that covers different types of loans, the application process, and repayment requirements to ensure that students make responsible decisions about funding their education.
  • A Guide to Finding the Best Tech Scholarships from TechGuide offers comprehensive information and guidance for students seeking scholarships in the field of technology.
  • 24 Information Technology Scholarships for IT Students from Purdue Global University shares IT and STEM scholarships for future and current students to supplement the cost of their education and professional development endeavors.
  • College Scholarships for Underrepresented Students from Study.com introduces a variety of scholarships and offers guidance on how to apply to them.
  • Scholarship Guide for Students Studying Business a comprehensive guide for current or prospective business students to provide them with critical information about how they can lower the cost of their education.

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