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North Carolina Education Information

Public

North Carolina Public Schools

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

Non-Public

North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education - Information on Homeschools and Homeschooling, Boarding Schools, Charter Schools and more.

Educational Register by Vincent/Curtis - 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

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

High School Hub - Online academic resources for high school students

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.

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

Universities Worldwide

Guide for the College-Bound Athlete

National Junior College Athletic Association

North Carolina Colleges and Universities

Catawba College

Livingston College

Rowan Cabarrus Community College

North Carolina Community College System

Information on North Carolina Colleges and Universities

From the State Library of North Carolina

From NC Gov, the official site of the state of North Carolina

GED Information

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

Student Financial Aid for North Carolinians

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