Education
Education Resources - including test prep, classoom resources, journals, articles, and eBooks all from NCLive.
Public
North Carolina Public Schools - from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
North Carolina Department of Public Schools: North Carolina Statistical Profile - A collection of statistical information about North Carolina's elementary and secondary schools.
Rowan - Salisbury Schools - official site of the Rowan - Salisbury school system
Non-Public
North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education - Information on Homeschools and Homeschooling, Boarding Schools, Charter Schools and more.
Educational Register by VincentCurtis - The Oldest Free Guide to Independent Schools, Summer Study and Camps for students ages 8-18
Public and Non-Public
Education Directory of North Carolina - Phone numbers and addresses of every North Carolina public, federal or charter school and public school system; phone numbers for employees of the Department of Public Instruction, members of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent; and more
North Carolina School Report Cards - provides a single source of data about student achievement and attendance, class size, school safety, teacher quality, school technology and other information from the state’s public and charter schools.
National Education Information
Cancellations.com - Find out if your school is closed due to adverse weather
National Center for Education Statistics - Enter the name of a school, college, or library to find information and enrollment statistics for that institution
National Education Goals Panel - Source for education data for North Carolina and the nation regarding the National Education Goals.
National Public School Locator - Lists schools, contact information, teacher-student ratios and student-body population by age and ethnicity.
Teacher and Student Research and Study Resources
Quiz Hub - Online academic resources for students from grades K -12
NC Wise Owl Professional Resources - Designed for teachers, but other information professionals and researchers will appreciate the useful web site collections organized by theme. Grants, awards, and conference information for teachers also found here.
CongressLink - provides information about the U.S. Congress -- how it works, its members and leaders, and the public policies it produces. CongressLink is directed to teachers of American Government and civics. It is multi-featured, offering original content (including lesson plans and historical materials) and up-to-the-minute information about Congress.
Learning Express Library - provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass, from NCLive.
SAT Practice Test - a free SAT practice test scoring tool that enables students to score and analyze official SAT and ACT practice tests.
MIT Open Courseware - a free and open educational resource (OER) for educators, students, and self-learners around the world. It is true to MIT's values of excellence, innovation, and leadership.
College Resources
College Blue Book - From NC-LIVE, this e-book is a "guide to thousands of 2- and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada, their programs, degrees, and financial aid sources. Features detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, and occupational education programs."
The College Board - This site takes you through practicing for, scheduling, and taking the SAT I and II, PSAT/NMSQT, CLEP, and AP tests. Includes planning for college, including choosing, getting accepted, and obtaining financial aid. Also has data and research on college pricing, student aid, standard tests, living expenses, and other issues.
Universities Worldwide - searchable database of Universities around the world
North Carolina Colleges and Universities
University of North Carolina System - encompasses 16 institutions, as well as the NC School of Science and Mathematics
North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities - is comprised of North Carolina's 36 private, non-profit liberal arts, comprehensive, and research colleges and universities accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
North Carolina Community College System - the 58 educational institutions that comprise North Carolina's Community College System
Local Colleges
Catawba College - located in Salisbury, NC
Livingston College - located in Salisbury, NC
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College - locations in Rowan and Cabbarus counties
Information on North Carolina Colleges and Universities
Education ResourcesFrom NC Gov, the official site of the state of North Carolina
GED Information - information about taking the GED in North Carolina
How to Request Copies of Student Records from the State Archives -
Scholarships and Financial Aid
College is Possible - A guide to preparing for college, choosing the right college and paying for college
College Scholarships.Com - Search for college scholarships and financial aid.
FAFSA on the Web - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website. Learn more about the FAFSA or apply online. (Includes Federal School Code List).
College Foundation of North Carolina - (CFNC) is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college.
Graduate Schools
Directory of Medical Schools - From the AAMC - Search a directory of U.S. and Canadian Medical schools. Links to each school's home page are provided.
Law - For info. on the LSAT and applying to law schools, go to Law School Admissions Council