education: web resources

the national center for education statistics (nces) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

the national education association (nea), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. nea's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. nea has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the united states.

the mission of the tennessee education association (tea) is to promote, advance and protect public education, the education profession, and the rights and interests of our members.

the mission of the southern association of colleges and schools is the improvement of education in the south through accreditation.

the federal registry for educational excellence (free) makes it easier to find digital teaching and learning resources created and maintained by the federal government and public and private organizations.

pbs learningmedia™ is the go-to destination for instant access to tens of thousands of classroom-ready, digital resources including videos, games, audio clips, photos, lesson plans, and more! you can search, save, and share with ease. best of all, pbs learningmedia is free for educators.

this site is designed for the use of teachers and is a go to for lesson plans, free resources, field trips and more in the areas of art, science, history and language.