Government And Non-Profit Organizations
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Hundreds of education resources supported by agencies across the U.S. Federal government.
Baltimore Reads
The mission of Baltimore Reads is to improve the quality of life for educationally disadvantaged adults, children, and families. They emphasize strong reading, basic and life skill proficiencies essential for continuous learning, employment, and self-sufficiency.
The Center for the Book
A department at the Library of Congress, The Center for the Book was established to stimulate public interest in books, reading, and libraries and to encourage the study of books and print culture. Within the Library of Congress, the Center is a focal point for celebrating the legacy of books and the printed word. Outside the Library, the Center works closely with other organizations to foster understanding of the vital role of books, reading, libraries and literacy in society.
Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA)
For Educators, Parents, Policymakers, Researchers, and Supporters of early literacy opportunities for children. The site provides a number of publications, research and event information.
Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education (ERIC)
The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is a national information system designed to provide users with ready access to an extensive body of education-related literature. Established in 1966, ERIC is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), and is administered by the National Library of Education.
District of Columbia Public Library
Created by an act of Congress in 1896 "to furnish books and other printed matter and information service convenient to the homes and offices of all residents of the District." The branch system includes four regional branch libraries, 17 local branch libraries, four community libraries and a kiosk.
International Reading Association (IRA)
The IRA seeks to promote high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction. They offer a number of informative online brochures that will help you with your children’s learning experiences.
National Alliance Of Black School Educators (NABSE)
The National Alliance of Black School Educators is the nation's largest network of African American educators. Dedicated to improving the educational accomplishments of African American youth through the development and deployment of instructional and motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance, and overall achievement.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The (NAEYC) is the nation's largest organization of early childhood professionals and others dedicated to improving the quality of early childhood education programs for children birth through age eight. Over 102,000 members, they have a national network of more than 400 local, state, and regional early childhood organizations affiliated with NAEYC.
National Association Of Elementary School Principals
Dedicated to assuring that every American boy and girl receives the world's best elementary and middle school education. They have more than 27,000 principals, and have become the most powerful voice of Pre-K-8 principals in the world.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
With more than 200,000 members, the National Catholic Educational Association is the largest professional association in the world. Founded in 1904, the NCEA serves more than 7.6 million students in preschools, elementary and secondary schools, parish religious education programs, diocesan offices, colleges, universities, and seminaries.
National Center for Education Statistics Students Classroom
Part of the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education in the United States and other nations.
National Center For Family Literacy (NCFL)
Their mission is the advancement and support of literacy services for families across the United States through programming, training, research, advocacy, and dissemination of information. They support adult education, early childhood education, parent/child interaction time, and parent groups.
National Education Association’s Reading Matters Program
Reading News, Classroom Activities, Home Activities, Advice from the Experts, and Reading Resources. NEA is America's oldest and largest organization committed to advancing the cause of public education with over 2.5 million members who work at every level of education, from pre-school to university graduate programs.
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
America's leading nonprofit children's literacy organization. RIF's 200,000+ volunteers support young people from birth through high school throughout the U.S. and its territories.
