This site provides best-practice examples of lesson plans that integrate technology in the classroom. Includes lessons in several subject areas for elementary, middle, and secondary levels. First, it identifies and recognizes outstanding public and private schools across the nation. Second, the program makes research-based effectiveness criteria available to all schools so that they can assess themselves and plan improvements. Third, the program encourages schools, both within and among themselves, to share information about best practices based on a common understanding of criteria related to educational success.
Site includes information on the program and past winners.
This database identifies promising policies, programs, and practices that show evidence of success in realizing their stated goals. This is an organization that focuses on research and data analysis to provide student achievement data on Texas public schools. JFTK's reports supplement the information provided under the Texas accountability system. They also train educators and communities to effectively use our research to raise academic standards and enhance local school improvement efforts. The National Institute of Standards and Technology is home of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.