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a public policy research institute – racial justice through media, redearch and activism

Our Mission: The Applied Research Center (ARC) is a racial justice think tank and home for media and activism.  ARC is built on rigorous research and creative use of new technology.  Our goal is to popularize the need for racial justice and prepare people to fight for it.  By telling the stories of everyday people, ARC is a voice for unity and fairness in the structures that affect our lives … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Researches; Activism; Media; Press; Staff; Jobs; Donate;
Addresses (1 of 3): Applied Research Center ARC, 32 Broadway, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10004, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … CONFLICT AT THE COLOR LINE: America’s racial fault lines run deep, and our racial identities and culture impact our political views. Continuer la lecture de « Applied Research Center ARC »

advancing and advocating for social justice and equity

The Founders of NAME envisioned an organization that would bring together individuals and groups with an interest in multicultural education from all levels of education, different academic disciplines and from diverse educational institutions and occupations … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
NAME 2011 International Conference – November 2-5, 2011 in Chicago and it’s Keynotes;
Resources; Scholars; Membership; Local Chapters; Committees; FAQs;
Address: NAME, National Office, 2100 M Street, Suite 170-245, Washington DC, 20037, USA;
Contact, Support.

About 2/2: … At the 1990 meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators’ (ATE) Multicultural Education Special Interest Group, Rose Duhon-Sells challenged members to create such an organization. Continuer la lecture de « National Association for Multicultural Education NAME »

Primarily, Inside Africa Foundation is a private tuition enterprise established to encourage children between the ages of 5-12 years to develop a reading culture. Inside Africa Foundation offers courses designed to prevent reading and literacy difficulties among children in Zimbabwe … (full text about).

Homepage;
Reading Expeditions; Voluntary Opportunities;
Contacts.

IAF Highlights: We have recruited the best and passionate graduate tutors who are trained to get the best out of children using international reading methods.   Continuer la lecture de « Inside Africa Foundation IAF »

The American Educational Research Association (AERA), founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Divisions; Newsletters; Organizational Structure:
Address: American Educational Research Association AERA, 1430 K Street, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … AERA is the most prominent international professional organization, with the primary goal of advancing educational research and its practical application.  Continuer la lecture de « American Educational Research Association AERA »

• At Teachers.Net, we recognize that education is a fundamental factor in an individual’s prosperity, happiness, contribution to society, and impact on the future. Teachers.Net recognizes the vital role teachers play in education and the betterment of our culture … (Mission Statement 1/2).
• Set your Teachers Network.

Homepage; Sitemap;
Chatboard; Meetings; New Post/Chat; Projects; Grades; Subjects; Lessons; My State; Blog/articles; Jobs; Printables; Ads;
Address: Teachers.Net, 2462 Azure Coast Drive, La Jolla, California 92037-3508, USA;
Contacts.

Mission Statement 2/2: … We also appreciate that teachers are rarely recognized or compensated adequately for their contribution and dedication. Continuer la lecture de « Teachers.Net »

Americans For Debt Relief Now! (AFDRN) is a collaboration among like-minded organizations dedicated to alleviating the debt burden on American families and raising awareness about the consumer debt issue … (full text about).

Homepage;
What is the problem; What can we do; Learn more; FAQs; Download the Facts Sheet;
Contact online.

What is the problem 2/2: … From home mortgage loans and credit card interest rates and fees, to the legal loan sharking of payday loans, more and more Americans are finding themselves trapped on the revolving debt treadmill while lenders’ profits and political power soar to unprecedented levels. Continuer la lecture de « Stop the Squeeze.org – Americans for debt relief now »

• The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental laws soon followed. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world … (about 1/2).
• Earth Day on en.wikipedia.

Homepage;
Take Action; Programs; Campaigns; Educator’s Network; Careers; Partners; Charity Navigator; News; Blogs; Galleries; Earth Day TV; Donate;
Address: Earth Day Network, Main Office, 1616 P St. NW, Suite 340, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … But Earth Day Network does not stop there.   Continuer la lecture de « Earth Day Network »

a Norsk Website

• Mission and vision: Together with our constituency and our partners, Norwegian Church Aid commits itself to the vision: Together for a just world.
• Read more about our goals and strategies … (Mission/Vision).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
Take Action; What we do; News; Newsletter; Career; Donate;
Address: Norwegian Church Aid, Bernhard Getz’ gate 3, 0165 Oslo; or: Postboks 7100, St. Olavs plass, 0130 Oslo, Norway;
Contact.

About NCA: Norwegian Church Aid struggles together with people and organisations across the world to eradicate poverty and injustice. Continuer la lecture de « Norwegian Church Aid NCA »

Linked on our blogs with Coalition of Essential Schools CES.

The Great Schools Partnership, Inc. is a nonprofit school-support organization committed to redesigning public education to improve the quality of learning for all students. Our focus is not on a single classroom, school, or district, but we work at all levels of the educational system—from the classroom to the statehouse—in the effort to shape America’s finest secondary schools … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Our Work; Principles; School Design; Redesign; Tool dev.; Grant; Services; iWalkThrough; Recent News; Press; Team;
Address: Great Schools Partnership, Inc., 482 Congress Street, Suite 500, Portland, ME 04101, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … With decades of collective service in support of public schools, we offer school coaching, professional development, and technical assistance to educators, schools, districts, and state agencies. Continuer la lecture de « Great Schools Partnership »