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Internet Resources - Education


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  • ERIC
    The Education Resources Information Center provides the world's premier database of journal and non-journal education literature.
    Browse related subjects: Education, Indexes, Schools

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  • California Dept. of Education
    Provides a wealth of information on education issues in California. Includes links to the Academic Performance Index (API) (reports, guides and information on the accountability program measuring the academic performance and growth of schools), Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results (program information and measurements on how well students are learning basic academic skills), and Contents Standards (descriptions of the knowledge, skills, and concepts that students should acquire in each grade level).
    Browse related subjects: Education, Schools
  • College Board
    The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Provides information about entrance tests (SAT, PSAT, AP, CLEP), scholarships and financial aid, how to find a college and select a major, and much more.
    Browse related subjects: Colleges and Universities
  • English as a Second Language
    Welcome to this English as a Second Language website, a starting point for ESL learners who want to study English through the Web.
    Browse related subjects: Education, Languages
  • Test Prep Review
    Provides basic information about a large number of university entrance exams, including the SAT, ACT, LSAT, CBEST, MCAT, and many more. Includes general information on how to take a test, and links for college contacts.
    Browse related subjects: Colleges and Universities, Tests

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Capital Punishment in California

A total of 513 legal executions have taken place in California since 1893. Four of the executed were women.

1851 - Legislation authorizes executions under the Criminal Practices Act.

1872 - Capital punishment is authorized in the California Penal Code.

1891 - California law is amended allowing ... [More]

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