Anti-Defamation League
The ADL's education page offers a feast of resources for anti-bias teachers. Take an online course on building an inclusive classroom. Learn about fostering an appreciation for diversity in pre-schoolers. Get free lesson plans on religious diversity, holocaust and genocide studies, race and gender issues.
www.adl.org

National Center for Children in Poverty
Nearly one in six children in the U.S. today live in poverty, and the numbers are expected to rise. Identify education strategies with Promoting the Well-Being of Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families, LIFT (Let’s Invest in Families Today) and view state and local poverty profiles.
www.nccp.org

Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence
CREDE is a veritable powerhouse for improving the education of students hindered by barriers of language, culture, race and poverty. Check out the directories of teacher-education programs for diversity, or secondary newcomer programs developed to optimize English-language development of LEP students. The site publishes numerous research findings and publications for educators.
www.crede.ucsc.edu

 

Educators for Social Responsibility
Find out about Adventures in Peacemaking, an activity-based program for early childhood and after-school settings, and Partners in Learning for middle schools to help develop safe and respectful learning environments. Since 9.11, Project Renewal has reached out to over 27 schools impacted by the events to aid in trauma recovery and community rebuilding.
www.esrnational.org/

American Civil Liberties Union
Get to know more about students' rights and freedom of expression. Take the Freedom Quiz to gauge your understanding of civil liberties. Learn more about how recent Affirmative Action lawsuits and proposed legislations such as the Patriot Act affect society and the individual.
http://www.aclu.org/

Story Arts
Acclaimed storyteller and collector of folktales Heather Forest shares her wealth on this simple, enchanting site. Learn how to hone the craft of storytelling, work with students to improve their listening and speaking skills, create new stories from your own experiences and retell stories from your cultural roots.
www.storyarts.org

 

The Family Violence Prevention Fund
Studies show school-age children who witness violence also exhibit behavioral problems including peer violence. At the FVPF website, find out how you can take part in public education programs to stop domestic violence. Visit the Children & DV Toolbox to download free publications.
http://endabuse.org

The White House Project
Fewer young women than men turn to politics as a means of creating change or solving problems. Encourage your students in grades 7-12 to take part in the Art and Writing Awards that foster public dialogue and creative thinking about women's leadership. Listen to the voices of today's women leaders, and find out more about the road to leadership and what makes a leader.
http://thewhitehouseproject.org/

The History of Jim Crow
Explore with your students the history of racial injustice and the heroic course of resistance at this award-winning site. Teachers can contribute to the excellent bank of lesson plans. Simulation exercises teach students about historical contexts and help them rethink momentous personal and political decisions.
www.jimcrowhistory.org

 

Rethinking Schools
Committed to the vision that public education is central to the creation of a humane, caring, multiracial democracy, this site, maintained by activist educators in Milwaukee, publishes incisive, provocative materials on matters affecting both the individual classroom and broad public policies.
www.rethinkingschools.org

Human Rights Education Associates
The HREA site draws together international resources to expand human rights education. Educators can take part in online courses and interactive tutorials. The electronic library provides curriculum and community-organizing resources.
www.hrea.org

ThinkQuest for Tomorrow's Teachers (T3)
This theory- and application-packed site, created by a consortium of universities, school districts, business and community organizations, aims to revolutionize pre-service education. Services ranging from instructional design to mentoring and peer-experience sharing help teachers make digital technologies an integral part of exploratory and collaborative learning.
www.preservice.org

 

The U.S. Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau offers abundant facts and figures on American diversity, along with useful analysis designed for K-12, ESL and Adult Literacy students. Minority links provide social and economic profiles of different ethnic groups. Students can use the American Community Survey to research local community relations and development.
www.census.gov

The Silk Road Project
Embark on a musical journey along the ancient trade route spanning East Asia and Europe. Hear the traditional instruments and contemporary artists whose music bears witness to a rich legacy of cultural infusion and diversity. Teachers can order a free multimedia education kit.
www.silkroadproject.org

Adoptive Families
From pre-adoptive resources to tips on finding a support group, the Adoptive Families site offers practical advice for parents of children who are “selected, not expected.” International and interracial adoption issues are addressed at this site and in the award winning magazine.
www.adoptivefamilies.com