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Learning Express Library
Practice real tests covering everything from the ACT and SAT to the GRE and GED. ASVAB, real estate, teaching, and citizenship tests are also included. Access from home just requires your library card number. You can create a unique account to track your scores and monitor your progress.

For Teachers

Educator's Reference Desk
Search the ERIC Database, with access to over one million bibliographic records on educational research, theory, and practice. This site also includes access to over 2000 lesson plans, and a directory of links to online education information.

Lesson Plan Library
500 original lesson plans that can be searched by grade, subject, or both. The plans are presented in an easy and consistent format with sections on lesson objectives, needed materials, and procedures. Printable versions of each lesson plan are available as well as a teaching tools link to create custom worksheets, puzzles and quizzes about each topic.

TeacherNet
Discussion lists, bulletin boards, classroom resources, lesson plans, and links to the web pages of various classrooms around the United States. The site also includes an area set aside for discussion and resources specifically designated for student teachers.

K-12

Blastoff to Kindergarten
Month-by-month guide to getting ready for kindergarten. Tips on getting ready for school, getting ready to read, staying healthy, and recommended books for kids and parents.

Minnesota Department of Education
Information about schools and school districts, educational programs and standards, and a data center of reports and data files about Minnesota schools.

National Center for Education Statistics
Information for public schools and school districts, including the searchable database of Public School and School Districts and searchable database of Schools, Colleges, and Libraries .

Saint Paul Public Schools
Official site for the school district. The site includes a calendar of events, student resources, programs, information about the school district, and a curriculum database that includes graduation standards. For information about achievement in Saint Paul Public Schools, access the Research, Evaluation and Accountability Department or the Data Center.

Saint Paul Community Education
Links to the Saint Paul Community Education Catalogue and other programs for continuing education.

College & Higher Education

College and University Rankings
Links to ranked lists of colleges and graduate schools, putting the lists in context so users can make comparisons.

College Answer
Basic information on preparing for, selecting, and applying to college, and information about paying for a college education, including financial aid and scholarship information.

College Navigator
Information from the U.S. Department of Education about nearly 7,000 postsecondary institutions in theUnited States. Includes information on programs offered, retention and graduation rates, prices, aid available, degrees awarded, campus safety, and accreditation.

Collegeboard.com
Register for the SAT, practice on sample questions, and get tips on planning for college at this site.

Collegesource
Find information, maps and web sites for colleges and universities nationwide and worldwide. Course catalogs are available through subscription only.

Educational Testing Service Network
Practice questions for SAT, AP, CLEP, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and PRAXIS tests. Links to college and university web sites.

Gradschools.com
More than 50,000 graduate programs browsable by subject and school. Also includes articles about getting into graduate schools and what to expect in graduate school.

iseek.org
Minnesota information about education and career planning. Includes information on exploring schools and programs, applying to school, and paying for education.

Sallie Mae
Corporation for financing education. The site also includes information about helping students and parents prepare for college.

Students.gov
U.S. Department of Education site providing access to Federal services, agencies, and information for college students. The site includes sections on planning and paying for education.

Think College.net
Resources and a searchable database of postsecondary education programs for youth with intellectual disabilities. The site includes resources for students, family members, and professionals.

US News and World Report - Education
Articles about career and college planning. Search and compare colleges and graduate schools and look into financial aid information at this site.

Financial Aid

FinAid
Explanations of the different kinds of loans available, links to applications and lenders, aid programs offered by the armed services, and scholarship search engines. This site also offers information about common scholarship scams and includes lengthy lists of other kinds of aid. Also available are calculators, a bibliography of helpful books and pamphlets, and information on admissions testing.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Complete your financial aid application online or check the status of your application. The site also includes information about funding education, tax breaks available to students, and other helpful information.

To prepare for the online application, print Pre-Application Work Sheet.

United States Department of Education - Financial Aid
Information about financial aid programs available through the federal government.

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