Organizations and news sources on Twitter that you might want to consider following.
AERAOfficial account of American Educational Research Association, a national interdisciplinary research association for ~25K+ scholars who undertake #edresearch.
ASCDASCD is a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading. ASCD’s innovative solutions promote the success of each child.
EDSurgeEdSurge helps educators find & use the right tools to support all learners. Through content, community and tools.
Ed TechTech issues facing K–12 IT leaders, admins and educators.
Education NationHosted by @NBCNews. Creator of the Parent Toolkit & moderator of #ToolkitTalk.
Gallup EducationPutting Students on an Early Path to Great Jobs and Great Lives. More at @Gallup.
Gates FoundationIn the U.S., the Gates Foundation seeks to ensure that all students graduate from high school prepared to complete a degree with value in the workplace.
The Hechinger ReportReporting on inequality and innovation in education nationwide. Read more at http://www.hechingerreport.org . Retweets are not endorsements.
Khan AcademyWorking to make a free, world-class education available for anyone, anywhere.
Learning ForwardLearning Forward's vision: Excellent teaching and learning every day.
NAEPThe National Assessment of Educational Progress (#NAEP) is the largest nationally representative assessment of what our nation's students know and can do.
NCESThe National Center for Education Statistics is the third largest statistical agency in the US and the top source for info about the state of our education.
NEAThe National Education Association, the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education.
Office of EdTechThe Office of Educational Technology (OET) provides leadership for maximizing technology's contribution to improving education at all levels.
Success for AllTheir mission is to develop and disseminate research-proven educational programs to ensure that all students, from all backgrounds, achieve at the highest levels.
Teaching ChannelTeaching Channel is a thriving online community where teachers can watch, share, and learn diverse techniques to help every student grow.
Ted EdTED-Ed, TED's education initiative, is an online library of short, captivating videos that engage inquisitive learners all over the world.
Ed SurgeEdSurge helps schools find, select and use the right technology to support all learners.
EdTechEdTech: Focus on K-12 explores technology and education issues that IT leaders and educators face when they’re evaluating and implementing a solution.
Education WeekNews articles on education in the United States.
EdutopiaThis organization is "dedicated to transforming kindergarten through 12th-grade (K-12) education so all students can thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives." Focus is given to practices and programs that help students acquire and apply these skills. The site includes news and tools for teachers.
Gallup EducationPolls, reports, and articles on education in the United States.
The Hechinger ReportJournalistic coverage of education with emphasis placed on “inequality and innovation in education.”
NPR EducationStories covering education in k-12 and higher ed.
Podcasts
NPR EdSearch your podcast app to find the recorded content from NPR Edcuation, listed under NPR Ed.
SXSW edu Past SpeakersGet access to audio files of past speakers at SXSW edu's conferences.
TechlandiaThe mission statement of Techlandia Radio is great educational content without taking things so seriously.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)"ASCD is a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading. Comprising 125,000 members—superintendents, principals, teachers, and advocates from more than 138 countries—the ASCD community also includes 52 affiliate organizations." They pride themselves on diversity and educating the "whole child."
Ethics In Education Network"Develop and support educational programs that instill habits of critical ethical inquiry, informed by principles of democracy and science, and ultimately bringing about social transformation."
National Education Association (NEA)The National Education Association (NEA), is the nation's largest professional employee organization, and is committed to advancing the cause of public education.
New York State Education DepartmentThe webpage for the New York State Education Department offers information and updates on necessary information for teaching in the state. Additionally, it offers standards & curriculum, assessment tools, data, and more.
