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Organizations & Associations

Adult Numeracy Network
The Adult Numeracy Network, formerly the Adult Numeracy Practitioners Network, is an international organization of people dedicated to quality mathematics instruction at the adult level. This organization has been at the forefront of developing standards for adult mathematical literacy. In the belief that math is taught best in the context of real-life situations, members are interested in the integration of science and technology in math instruction.

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Math and Science Education
The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC) is located at The Ohio State University, and is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement. This website features a good selection of K-12 mathematics and science resources, conference information, and other items. The site sponsors the "Digital Dozen," an annotated list of thirteen interesting math and science websites, updated monthly. See the Teacher/Tutor section for more information about these resources.

International Technology Education Association (ITEA)
The International Technology Education Association is devoted to enhancing technology education in schools. It also supports such publications as Technology for All Americans, The Technology Teacher, and Technology and Children. ITEA and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory produce "The Space Place", an Internet site designed to complement educational activities in The Technology Teacher.

Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory (McREL)
The Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory (McREL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of education for all students. It is one of 10 regional educational