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Edutopia, The George Lucas Educational Foundation is dedicated to transforming K-12 education so that all students can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives.
How to Study: They frequently update their content, so check back often for valuable new study aids.
Practical Money Skills for Special Needs Kids
Real Estate, Math, and Financial Literacy for K-12
Teaching Kids Organizational Skills
Khan Academy: “Our mission is to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.”
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
Dictionary.com: Also includes encyclopedias, a thesaurus, and much, much more.
Career One Stop to Career Success is sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration and is a great jumping-off point to identify your interests, explore careers, and learn about looking for a job.
The US Department of Labor: Tons of free career exploration material from Uncle Sam!
Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Applying for federal financial aid begins here.
The College Board: This comprehensive site is a resource for parents, students and educators looking for information and tips about applying to colleges. You can find financial aid information, register for the SAT, compare schools and more.
Sacramento County Office of Education: Browse links for college admissions and financial aid information, find advising workshops in your area and more.
Cal State Apply: Possibly the most important Web site for students who want to attend one of the California State University campuses. Find information and admission requirements for each of the CSU campuses, look at financial aid options, have specific questions answered by real people through MentorMail, and more. When you are ready, you can apply to your favorite CSU from this site.
Fastweb Scholarship and College Search: Sign up and search this extensive database for local and national scholarships available for students with your individual needs and specifications.
University of California Admissions: Browse through admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, important dates and deadlines, and information about all the University of California campuses.
The CalGrant Website: The California Student Aid Commission’s Web site offers information about financial-aid options through the state, such as the Cal Grant. New “WebGrant” page to check on your FASFA and CalGrant status.
Struggling Teens: Help for families with troubled teens.
California Departement of Education: School districts provide home and hospital instruction to maintain instructional continuity during a student’s temporary disability.
Career One Stop to Career Success is sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration and is a great jumping-off point to identify your interests, explore careers, and learn about looking for a job.