Internet Resources
	MICHIGAN WEB LINKS   GENERAL RESOURCES ". . . knowledge need never be justified by utility." "All knowledge is useful. It always 'comes round again' like a tune on Woody Guthrie's guitar. And you never know when." Anonymous author

 

SELECTED MICHIGAN WEB LINKS

AccessMichigan 
A collaborative project of Michigan libraries to create a digital information environment that will offer every resident of the state equitable and easy-to-use access to a core set of information sources.

Macomb Intermediate School District (M.I.S.D.)

MESSA (Michigan Education Special Services Association)

Michigan Department of Education

Michigan Department of History, Arts, and Libraries (MHAL)   Link to the Library of Michigan

The Michigan Electronic Library   

Michigan InformationSi Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice

Michigan Newspapers    Search by city

Michigan Reading Association  The MRA is a dynamic and diverse organization whose mission is to promote literacy.

Michigan Science Teachers Association
The MSTA mission is to stimulate support and provide leadership for the improvement of science education throughout Michigan.

Michigan Teacher Network

Michigan Virtual University    (Including the Information Technology Training Initiative)

        Michigan LearnPort (Including NetTrekker)
           
        Michigan Virtual School

State of Michigan  The official state Web site

State of Michigan - Office of Retirement Services

University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History

Virtual Michigan'Virtually' one of the best sites for Michigan Internet resources

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SELECTED GENERAL RESOURCES
(For Parents, Students, & Educators)

 

Amazing "Crayon" Online News & Magazine Site
If you are searching for something to read on-line, you will surely find it here.

AskERIK
A personalized Internet-based service, the Educational Resources Information Center provides education information to teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, parents, and anyone interested in education.

Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry

DiscoverySchool 
Part of the award-winning Discovery site, including Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.

Education World "The Educator's Best Friend"

FindArticles 
Search the free archives of published articles from more than 300 magazines and journals.

FirstGov
Quick reference to government information. The official portal site to the U. S. Government.
See also: eGovLinks

Hot Off the Press WARNING! Ad intensive site
"It's the duty of a newspaper to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable."
from Inherit the Wind, the movie

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The Library of Congress
Selected catalogs and resources. Advanced search capabilities. See "American Memory" 
and "America's Library." Also see September 11 Archive site; THOMAS - Legislative information in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson
 

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)  "...the public voice of mathematics education..."

National Geographic
Comprehensive site index.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
An agency which "enriches life through science," NOAA keeps us informed about our changing environment.
NOAA Science resources for students and teachers.
 

National Public Radio (NPR)    Support public radio.
 

NEWSEUM
        The world's most interactive news museum (Washington D.C.). Be sure to see "Today's Front Pages."

The New York Times Learning Network
Comprehensive news and education resource for teachers, parents, and students

OWL 
            Online professional resource and community for NEA members to share their knowledge and experience. The site supports teachers and school staff with practical tips, strategies, and education materials.

PBS
            This Web site, provided by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), is home to more than 1,000 television show companion sites in addition to Web-original sites. PBS Online hosts interactive content for everyone; including kids, parents, educators, and the general audience. Be sure to see NOVA's scienceNOW and PBS's The History Detectives sites.

Reading Is Fundamental - RIF 
            RIF develops and delivers children's and family literacy programs that help prepare young children for reading and motivate school-age children to read regularly.

Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies 
            The Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies interprets the collective knowledge of the Smithsonian and serves as a gateway to its educational resources. Through research, publishing, and staff development programs for the education and museum communities, the Center promotes the understanding and use of museums.

U.S. Department of Education: Doing What Works
           "Doing What Works" is a website dedicated to assisting teachers in the implementation of effective educational practices.

 

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