PBS KIDS 

PBS KIDS is dedicated to offering free access to media content and community-based experiences that support learning for young children. Their mission is to use the power of media to open worlds of possibilities for all children, so that every child can reach their full potential in school — and in life.

Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.

Wauwatosa School District

Wauwatosa School District is committed to providing an outstanding education that equips and inspires all of our students for their future. The Wauwatosa School District includes 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and the Wauwatosa Virtual Academy.

Explora for Educators

Explora for Educators provides lesson plans, curriculum standards, and other professional development resources for educators. This resource highlights content relevant to K-12 teachers, includes information on state curriculum standards and provides easy access to lesson plans from ERIC and other resources. 

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is the statistics, research, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Education. They are independent and non-partisan. Their mission is to provide scientific evidence on which to ground education practice and policy and to share this information in formats that are useful and accessible to educators, parents, policymakers, researchers, and the public.

National Institute for Early Education Research

NIEER conducts academic research to inform policy supporting high-quality, early education for all young children and promoting the physical, cognitive, and social development needed for children to succeed in school and later life. NIEER provides independent, research-based analysis and technical assistance to policymakers, journalists, researchers, and educators.

PBS Education

PBS believes that the greatest teachers ignite a love of learning and a sense of possibility that motivates students to reach their full potential.

Smithsonian TweenTribune

TeenTribune, TweenTribune, TTEspañol and TTJunior (collectively referred to as "TTribune") is a free online educational service offered by the Smithsonian for use by K-12 grade Teachers and students. TTribune consists of daily news sites for kids, tweens, and teens, and includes text, photos, graphics, and audio and/or video materials prepared by the Smithsonian and others about current events, history, art, culture and science. TTribune also includes lessons, instructional and assessment tools, and opportunities for the registered users to communicate with other participants.

Teaching Books

The mission of Teaching Books is to equitably give all readers insights and opportunities that deepen their understanding and joy of the books they are reading.

Milwaukee Area Home Learners 

MAHL is a group of homeschooling families who gather for friendship, activities, and support. Members come from all walks of life, setting aside differences in approaches to education, curriculum choices, religious and philosophical beliefs, and parenting styles to create a vibrant and inclusive homeschooling community.

Homeschooling: Tips for Getting Started

PBS offers some helpful tips for those just getting started with homeschooling.

SEA Homeschoolers

Secular, Eclectic, Academic Homeschoolers (SEA Homeschoolers) is a large, diverse, international community of secular homeschoolers. Homeschooling at its finest provides a handcrafted education tailored for each child’s unique strengths, passions, and weaknesses. We want to provide you with the resources and community you need to create the curriculum that works best for your child. Learn more about our unique community, our curriculum, and meet our team!

WI Department of Public Instruction

Here you fill find information about homeschooling from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, including a helpful FAQ section. 

Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association 

Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association is a state-wide, inclusive, non-partisan, grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the right and freedom of parents to provide an education to their children according to their own principles and beliefs.