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State Scholars Initiative Resources
MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION (MBAE) is building on its record as a leader in education reform in Massachusetts. The organization focuses on educating a workforce for the 21st century through high school reforms designed to guarantee that all graduates possess the skills required for success in college and careers. The organization is directing the State Scholars Initiative in Massachusetts in partnership with the Massachusetts Association of Secondary School Administrators (MSSAA) and the Massachusetts Department of Education (DOE).
www.mbae.org
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION holds the responsibility of ensuring improved teaching and learning in all of the Commonwealth's public schools. The office of School and Secondary Support is a partner in the Massachusetts State Scholars Initiative.
http://www.doe.mass.edu/
MASSACHUSETTS SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (MSSAA) serves the needs of middle level and high school administrators by supporting the best possible educational opportunities for students throughout Massachusetts. MSSAA is working with a partner in the Massachusetts State Scholars Initiative.
www.mssaa.org
STATE SCHOLARS INITIATIVE (SSI) is administered nationally by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), based in Boulder, CO, and funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This site contains information on the standard framework and requirements for the State Scholars Initiative as well as links to the 22 states in which SSI is being implemented.
www.wiche.edu/statescholars
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION promotes educational excellence for all Americans. There are special sections for students, parents, teachers and administrators. This department of the federal government funds the State Scholars Initiative.
http://www.ed.gov
Massachusetts State Scholars Schools
Assabet Regional Technical High School
http://www.assabettech.com/
Burlington High School
http://www.burlington.mec.edu/hs/
Chicopee High School
http://chs.chicopee.mec.edu/
Chicopee Comprehensive High School
http://comp.chicopee.mec.edu/
Worcester North High School
http://www.wpsweb.com/north/
Links for Students
FACT MONSTER HOMEWORK CENTER is a way for you to get help with your homework online in the subjects of Geography, History, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. It is also a free reference site that includes an Atlas, Almanac, Dictionary and Encyclopedia.
http://www.factmonster.com/homework/
THE OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK provides annually published information for hundreds of jobs so you can explore your ideas about future careers. Information includes the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Links for College Preparation
ACT is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides more than a hundred assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of education and workforce development. Though designed to meet a wide array of needs, all ACT programs and services have one guiding purpose: helping people achieve education and workplace success. You can go to their homepage www.act.org or to the student's page (www.actstudent.org) where helpful information about taking the ACTs is provided
THE COLLEGE BOARD contains information about college for students, parents and educators. It includes a good financial aid “EasyPlanner” to help with the planning for the costs of higher education.
www.collegeboard.com
FINAID is a good resource if you are starting to think about college and want to find information on financial assistance for post-secondary education from both private and government sources
www.finaid.org
KNOW HOW 2 GO gives you useful information about how to get to college. It is always a good idea to explore these kinds of resources so you know what it takes to get to college. You can also sign up for a newsletter that is tailored for your high school graduation date.
http://knowhow2go.org/
READY SET GO! is designed to help you figure out what steps you need to take to finish high school, go to college, and get on track for a successful future. Includes helpful, step-by-step information for you
http://www.readysetgotocollege.com/
TERI, The Education Resources Institute, Inc., is the most experienced and largest nonprofit sponsor of private loans for education. TERI is also a leader in providing college access programs that help people identify and achieve their postsecondary goals.
http://www.teri.org/
National Education Reform Resources
ACHIEVE was established to raise academic standards and achievement so that all students graduate ready for college, work and citizenship. Massachusetts is 1 out of 26 States profiled and assessed in accordance with ACHIEVE’s American Diploma Project network.
http://www.achieve.org/
ALLIANCE FOR EXCELLENT EDUCATION was established to promote high school transformation to make it possible for every child to graduate prepared for postsecondary education and success in life. The site includes a high school database for every state.
http://www.all4ed.org/
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND THE ECONOMY is dedicated to providing the policies, tools and technical assistance the nation needs to lead the world in education and training.
www.ncee.org
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND HIGHER EDUCATION promotes public policies that enhance Americans' opportunities to pursue and achieve high-quality education and training beyond high school.
www.highereducation.org
Research Gateways
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION’S College Is Possible (CIP) is a K–16 youth development program that motivates middle and high school students from underserved communities to seek a college education. The American Council on Education (ACE) works to build a bridge between colleges and universities and their local K-12 community with commitment at the executive level.
www.acenet.edu
AMERICAN YOUTH POLICY FORUM is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional development organization that provides learning opportunities for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers working on youth and education issues at the national state, and local levels. Reports are available to download for those interested in youth and education issues
http://www.aypf.org/
GIVE KIDS GOOD SCHOOLS provides information for you to learn the facts about quality public schools, how your schools are doing and what you can do to make a difference. You can also find questions to ask school boards, elected officials and others and act on behalf of quality public education to Give Kids Good Schools.
http://givekidsgoodschools.org
NATIONAL COALITION FOR PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION advocates for the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and to foster relationships between home, school, and community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people by providing a wide variety of resources regarding education including the website “Give Kids Good Schools” listed above.
http://www.ncpie.org/
THE NATIONAL GOVERNOR’S ASSOCIATION CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES includes a link for education in the bottom left corner. You can explore issues by topic or read more about the activities of the Education Division. The Center's mission is to develop and implement innovative solutions to public policy challenges. Massachusetts is a part of the State Action for Educational Leadership Project through the Center.
http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.50aeae5ff70b817ae8ebb856a11010a0/
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ALLIANCE is a partnership of over 50 leading organizations that share a vision for a nationwide commitment to fostering high academic achievement, closing the achievement gap, and promoting civic and personal growth among all young people in our high schools and communities.
http://www.hsalliance.org
PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE NETWORK is a national alliance of organizations committed to using research-based knowledge to improve postsecondary education access and success for the nation’s underserved students, including underrepresented minorities, low-income students, those who are the first in their families to go to college, and students with disabilities. Their College Readiness Toolbox has a collection of tools and resources available for K-12 and outreach leaders.
http://www.pathwaystocollege.net/
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