Mass Communication, Living in a Media World

Chapter 13. Education: Reading, Writing, and Regulation

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www.aasa.org — Web site of the American Association of School Administrators. Founded in 1865, AASA has more than thirteen thousand members worldwide. Its mission is to support and develop individuals dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.

www.aft.org — Web site of the American Federation of Teachers, which represents the economic, social, and professional interests of classroom teachers. The AFT has more than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide, 43 state affiliates, and a membership of more than 1.3 million.

www.charterfriends.org — The Charter Friends National Network has helped start charter support organizations in states that are passing or strengthening their charter school laws.

www.ed.gov — Web site of the U.S. Department of Education, which oversees the federal government’s contributions to public education.

www.edexcellence.net — Web site of the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, whose mission is to advance understanding and acceptance of effective reform strategies in primary and secondary education.

www.edreform.com — Web site of the Center for Education Reform, a national organization dedicated to the promotion of more choices in education and more rigorous educational programs.

www.ncsl.org/programs/educ/edu.htm — Issue link sponsored by the National Conference of State Legislatures that provides information relating to education in the states.

www.nea.org — The National Education Association is committed to advancing public education. The organization has 2.7 million members at every level of education, from preschool to university graduate programs, and affiliates in every state, as well as in more than 13,000 local communities across the United States.

www.nsba.org — Web site of the National School Boards Association, a not-for-profit federation of state associations of school boards from across the United States.

www.stateline.org/live/issues/Education — Issue link sponsored by Stateline.org that provides weekly updates on education issues facing states and localities.