HEATKEYS

This page is the home page for the Taking Center Stage-Act II, a web portal to middle grades research, resources, connections and sample school practices for student success.

View lesson plans, booklists, and educational products for children grades Pre-K to 12. Classroom materials include online activities for kids, printables, and author interviews. Connect with other educators.

The Raikes Foundation is a private family foundation based in Seattle with a mission of providing opportunities and support for adolescents.

AdLit.org offers resources (articles, research, teaching strategies, book recommendations) for parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers.

The most comprehensive news source for Spokane and the Inland Northwest. The Spokesman-Review and Spokesman.com provide comprehensive coverage of local news, sports and lifestyle.

What Kids Can Do combs the country for compelling examples of young people working with adults in their schools and communities on the real-world issues that concern them most.

Ignite Learning classroom technology designed for easy use, comprehensive learning

The ACT college entrance exam. Free practice tests. ACT test dates, ACT registration, ACT scores, college and career planning, college financial aid estimator and college search.