Getting Smart is acknowledging people and organizations making a difference with a series of back to school top 10 lists. During August we will run about 40 ‘best of’ lists, not in order, not exhaustive, just people we appreciate.
Today we are recognizing 10 sources for homework help and 10 organizations informing and organizing parents.
Homework Help
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Discovery Education: science and more
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Virtual Nerd: secondary math
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PowerMyLearning: K-12 resources
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Khan Academy: math and more
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Gooru: search engine for education
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CK12: secondary STEM
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Facebook: over 1,000 study groups
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Study Island: tutoring from edmentum
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Sylvan Learning: tutoring and homework help
Informing & Organizing Parents
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Great Schools: the most comprehensive school information site
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Parent Revolution: helping parents gain access to quality options
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National Farmworker Service Center: parent education
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Educators for Excellence: inserting teacher voice into decision making
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BAEO: Black Alliance for Educational Options
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Innovate Public Schools, parent organizing in Bay Area
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Families for Excellent Schools: organizing in NYC
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Parents for Choice in Education: organizing Utah parents
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Common Sense Media: app reviews and sound advice
There are hundreds of great local organizations supporting, informing, and organizing parents.
