Education

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.

Learner Web
An online program that helps adult learners achieve their learning goals.

Assessments

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
State tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic standards.

Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAs)
Alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards.

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. 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.gov
The go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for college, vocational or career schools.

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 the United 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.

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.

Learning Express Library
Practice real tests covering everything from the ACT and SAT to the GRE and GED.

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.

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.