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Welcome to the K12WIKI. The purpose of this wiki is to provide an understanding of the pre-K-12 education system in the United States. Since it is a wiki, the content of this site is wholly dependent on the contributions of those who visit the site. Anyone and everyone can contribute.
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Organization of K12WIKI
K12WIKI's evolving structure includes a book on understanding the American education system; information about education bloggers; information about education products and services; lists of books, magazines, journals and audio/video resources pertaining to education; and links to Internet education resources.
The Book: Understanding the American Education System
The core content of K12WIKI is best conceived as a book with chapters discussing pre-K-12 education topics. Understanding The American Education System deals with the philosophical, theoretical, practical and ethical issues of each element of the education system, including legal, administration, teacher, student, parent, funding, school board, curricular, pedagogical, discipline, political, extra-curricular and other issues. The structure of the book is currently under development. Expected release is late November.
The Education Manifesto of the 21st Century
Under development.
Education Blogging
Existing outside the core are several ancillary topics. Within Education Blogging is a Blogroll for education bloggers to link to their sites and say a bit about them. In Edublogger Week in Review, bloggers may link to the most important of their recent commentaries.
Citizens Websites Covering Public Schools
In Websites Covering Public Schools, you'll find links to the commentary and information pages written by community members.
Education Products and Services
In Education Products and Services, businesses may link to their websites and briefly explain what they have to offer.
