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ABCteach  http://abcteach.com                                                                 This is the place for kids, parents, student teachers, and teachers—free printables on a variety of topics. This is a good source for homeschoolers.

Allmath  www.allmath.com
This site offers a metric converter and conversion factors, as well as a multiplication table of zero through fifteen. A math glossary and links to other mathematics sites are included.

CyberSchoolbus - United Nations  www.cyberschoolbus.un.org/index.html
This site strive to promote education about international issues and the United Nations.  It contains teaching materials and activities designed for use in the classroom.

FirstFind.info  www.firstfind.info
Web directory in clear simple English for users with emergent literacy skills.

FREE - Federal Resources for Educational Excellence  http://www.free.ed.gov/
Federal agencies, and Federally supported teaching and learning resources.

Guide to Grammar & Writing  http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
The Capital Community College Foundation presents a comprehensive guide to the basics of both grammar and writing. 

Homeschool World  www.home-school.com
Resources for homeschoolers - The official site of Practical Homeschooling magazine and The Big Book of Home Learning.

Jefferson College Adult Basic Education  http://www.jeffco.edu/jeffco/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=44
Jefferson College posts an outline of basic skills and GED practice testing sessions offered at the Hillsboro and Arnold campuses. Phone numbers for further information are provided.

JOIN-N Education  http://jeffersoncountyonline.org/education/education.shtml
Information on Jefferson County schools (public and private), colleges, and educational organizations.

Library of Congress American Memory Timeline  memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/timeline/index.html
Divided into seven eras from 1783 to 1968, this resource explains important primary sources in United States history. Developed by educators, it offers an easy way to brush up on social studies topics.

Marcopolo: Internet Content for the Classroom  www.marcopolo-education.org
Sponsored by a consortium of national education organizations, state education agencies and the MarcoPolo Education Foundation, this site contains standards-based resource information for K-12 teachers and students. Users can access lesson plan archives and learn about state education standards.

MathWorld     http://mathworld.wolfram.com/topics
This site offers information and explanations about many areas of mathematics.                                                                                   

Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education  http://www.dese.mo.gov/
Information on Missouri Schools for students and educators.

PurpleMath  www.purplemath.com                                                           Need help with algebra? This is the right place. Purplemath's algebra lessons are written with the student in mind. These lessons emphasize the practicalities rather than the technicalities, demonstrating dependable techniques, warning of likely "trick" questions, and pointing out common mistakes. The lessons are cross-referenced to help you find related material.

Representative Poetry Online  http://rpo.library.utoronto.ca/display/index.cfm
Representative poetry online indexed in several ways for ease of use. Criticisms and a glossary add to the value of this site.

S. O. S. Math  www.sosmath.com
Sample problems and free practice quizzes on basic algebra as well as higher mathematics fields are offered by the “Math Medics.”

Study Skills Self-Help Information  www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
Advice for students on improving concentration and reading comprehension of material for better classroom performance is offered by Virginia Tech University.

Studyguide Zone  www.studyguidezone.com                                              This electronic site that provides study guides for tests like the GED, PSAT, SAT, ACT, ACCUPLACER and many more.
                                                                                                            Using English as a second language  www.usingenglish.com/   
Resources for English as a second language—tools and resources for students, teachers, learners and academics.

Writing Center   http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/ 
Got a question about writing? Chances are you’ll find the answer here.

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