Top 10 Education Experts Worth Following on Twitter

Educational Resources that Can Help You Learn Directly from Professional Organizations

Renee Bagley
Education is so important in our society, and always has been. I have gathered the ten best education resources from experts on Twitter. Including the latest news on education from experts like the U.S. Department of Education, top schools, teachers, research specialists, and other qualified organizations.

Global resources are available to connect you to qualified resources that can easily assist and expand you and your families education.

This detailed guideline includes what each organization provides, their direct educational mission, resources offered, websites, and how to find them on Twitter.

1 Smithsonian: Those seeking educational information will certainly want to follow this organization known as the world's largest museum and research organization covering 19 museums, 9 research centers, and National Zoo. Follow @Smithsonian to stay up-to-date or go to the official website.

2 NASA: Educating the world on more than 50 years of space exploration, discovery, and aeronautics. This is the government's official news delivered via NASA. You'll want to follow @NASA for the latest news involving Earth and space exploration.

3 Pre-Schoolers: - Find pre-school activities, tips from experts, contests to win boxes of toys and books, and get help on educational issues. I enjoy the preschool activity of the day where you can learn how to make fun stuff like rain boot planters, peek-a-boo books, wooden alphabet sets, papier-mache bracelets, and fairy tale building collages. Follow @Preschoolers.

4 Speak Now For Kids: - This important cause states that children need a voice in health reform. This site keeps us informed on health issues and benefits. They cover topics involving children's hospitals, public health fund, childhood obesity, vaccine information, free immunizations, advocacy, research, and education. You can see their official website for further information or follow @SpeakNowForKids on Twitter.

5 The Kid's Doctor: Get the latest tweets from a Pediatrician, mom, journalist, and CBS Radio show columnist. The Kid's Doctor provides education on children's health. You can learn from Dr. Sue's Daily Dose about stuff like school anxieties, swollen lymph nodes, and how to keep your young athlete free of injuries. I enjoy the daily parenting tips, tips on fighting colds and the flu, how to keep your kids healthy for school. Follow @thekidsdoctor.

6 Room to Read: Their motto is world change starts with educated children, and I certainly agree. Their mission is making education a global movement by spreading the effects of literacy. Follow @RoomtoRead.

7 CAREUSA: An important charity that fights global poverty with emphasis on empowering girls and women with education, resources, and health. Follow @CARE to help raise awareness.

8 US Dept. of Education: Information and news updates straight from the U.S. Department of Education, in Washington, D.C. Follow @usedgov to hear the latest news on everything involving U.S. education.

9 DEN: Discovery Education is a great resource that globally connects teachers to each other. Great .tips for both new and experienced teachers to share their knowledge with one another via the Educator Network. Follow the Twitter feed @DEN.

10 Harvard Education: Find out the latest news straight from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. You can follow them @hgse.

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Published by Renee Bagley

Renee is a 34-year-old freelance writer from Texas, who enjoys the entire learning and creating process. She writes arts and entertainment features often covering shows like DWTS, ANTM, Platinum Hit, Celebri...  View profile

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  • Sheri Fresonke Harper9/25/2010

    Terrific suggestions:)

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