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The Horn Book, Inc.: Homepage
This site gives an updated guide to books that would be age appropriate for your child.
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The Humanitas Prize
This award is given to encourage those who create contemporary media to use their immense power in a humanistic way, to enrich as well as entertain their viewers.
US Department of Education
U. S. Department of Education: Teaching Our Youngest
A publication entitled Teaching Our Youngest: A Guide for Preschool Teachers and Child Care and Family Providers created under the direction of the Early Childhood-Head Start Task Force. Available in html or PDF format, the publication...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Organizations That Promote Adolescent Literacy
From lesson plans and classroom tools to free books and opportunities to publish students' work, nonprofit organizations have a lot to offer parents, teachers, and struggling readers themselves. Learn about some nonprofits with a...
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Education Update Online
Education Update publication dealing exclusively with topics in education.
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Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee
The National Spelling Bee's official website--research the history of the event and find out how to become a spectator or competitor at this world-class spelling event.
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The George Foster Peabody Award
This media award recognizes distinguished achievement by radio and television networks, stations, producing organizations, cable television organizations and individuals.
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University of Wisconsin: Jane Addams Book Award
This site describes the history and purpose of the Jane Addams Book Award. It also gives a list of children's books that have won this award because they effectively promote peace, social justice and world community.
International Literacy Association
International Literacy Association
The International Reading Association is an 85,000-member non-profit professional organizationdedicated to improving reading instruction and promoting literacy. This site includes up-to-date news and numerous online resources related to...