Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
A federally funded national information system that provides, through its 16 subject-specific clearinghouses and support components, a variety of services and products on a broad range of education-related issues.
http://www.ericsp.org/

General Accounting Office (GAO)
Examines the use of public funds, evaluates federal programs and activities, and provides analysis, recommendations and other assistance to help Congress make effective oversight, policy and funding decisions.
http://www.gao.gov/

Legislative Information on the Internet
A Web site linked to the Library of Congress that provides up-to-date, detailed information on bills, committees and floor action in the U.S. House and Senate.
http://thomas.loc.gov/

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Also known as “the Nation’s Report Card,” NAEP has been assessing the academic performance of America’s students in a range of subjects since 1969.
http://www.nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
An agency within the U.S. Department of Education that maintains a comprehensive statistical database providing detailed information on U.S. public schools and school districts.
http://nces.ed.gov/

National Education Goals Panel (NEGP)
An independent executive branch agency of the federal government charged with monitoring national and state progress toward the National Education Goals.
http://negp.gov/

National Science Foundation (NSF)
An independent government agency that funds research and education in science and technology.
http://www.nsf.gov/

Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI)
A division of the U.S. Department of Education that distributes education information through its library, program offices and institutes.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI

U.S Census Bureau
Provides full-text reports on timely and relevant data about the U.S. population and economy.
http://www.census.gov/

U.S. Department of Education
Provides a wealth of information about what the government is doing about education in America.
http://www.ed.gov/

White House Social Statistics Briefing Room
 Provides links to statistical information pertaining to students, schools and higher education.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/education.html