The influence of parental attitudes, socioeconomic variables and student's individual differences are examples of some family factors that are discussed in this site. School influences examined include successful instructional techniques and common aspects of management and instruction that characterize exemplary programs. Public policy influences include topics on racial desegregation, social class integration, and the effects of desegregation on career success and black support for desegregation. This is the official government site addressing lead issues, provides valuable links to EPA, CDC, NCSL, lead clearinghouse, and reference library. Linking out of this site one can find information on state standards and legislation.
Site provides links to pertinent resources and a good overview of various programs.
This website is specific in it's mission, they want to recruit, involve and improve parents activity and influence in public schools. They provide information on the history, the need to be involved, what their goals are and how they are a school reform movement. Information is also provided on how to get involved, create a chapter, and review conferences. Finally, the provide a wonderful resource of links to various advocacy organizations, business partners, policy and reform initiatives. This site is devoted to links and resources to urban institutes, planning organizations, government and non-profit organizations, journals relating to urban planning and development, urban revitalization, and several related sources dealing with urban issues.