National Links

The Education Alliance at Brown University
The Education Alliance at BrownUniversity works to promote school improvement through collaborations of researchers, schools, and communities.

NationalCenter for Education Statistics

NCES is the leading federal entity collecting and analyzing US and international education statistics.

An electronic catalogue facilitates the search for NCES publications and education data.

The Education Trust 
The Education Trust, based in Washington, DC, works for the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, kindergarten through college, and focuses on closing the achievement gaps that separate low-income students and students of color from other youth. Education Watch Online is a user-friendly, searchable database that features state and national data showing student achievement and opportunity patterns, kindergarten through college, by race, ethnicity and family income.

National Center for Learning Disabilities
NCLD works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work and life. NCLD compiles research and policy information related to learning disorders and includes topics based in Early Learning, K-8, and 9-12.

Rhode Island Links

Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The Rhode Island Department of Education webpage has information on RI schools, including charter schools and technology in RI schools. The webpage also contains information on special education, adult education (GED), and driver’s education, as well as facts on school graduation rates.

The Education Partnership

The Education Partnership is a Providence-based organization that oversees education-improvement programs at the grassroots level and develops education strategies, policy and legislation at the district and state level.

Providence After School Alliance

The Providence After School Alliance is a public/private venture that is working to expand and improve after school opportunities for the youth of Providence by building a system of after school supports - AfterZones.

Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council

RIPEC is a public policy research and education organization dedicated to the advancement of effective, efficient and equitable government in Rhode Island.RIPEC’s Education reports provide taxpayers and policymakers with clear information regarding school spending and revenue patterns, student performance, and enrollment patterns throughout the state.