NPR presents a multi-part series on homework -- how educators are balancing mandates to improve test scores against a chronic lack of resources and the need for children to have enough time to be children.

Illustrator and painter in oil. Site contains gallery of work, brief artist biography, and contact information. (b Alaska, USA)

Thimgan Hayden is a fine artist trained in the classical manner of the Old Masters. She paints figure work, landscapes, still lifes, and specializes in portraiture.

Work by Gail Johnston. Includes Bake and Serve, Dinnerware, and Home Decoration, and featured products.

This site features the artist's sculptural work as well as functional ceramics. It also features jewellery made from silver clay.

New female artists and writers. Aims to raise the visibility of women in the arts by publishing prose and poetry, reviews, interviews, and the visual arts. Examples from work of each artist.

robesmay.com- web home of the art work of new york city based artist, rob esmay.

Dodie Hallas, Artist based in Pateley Bridge North Yorkshire making ceramic sculpture for the home and workplace

Country decor art, French country decor art, paintings and country home décor. Site also features a wealth of abstract art, inuit art and fall foliage picture paintings by artist Francine Bradette.

Online store of unique international hand made arts and crafts, home decor, office decor, collectibles and unique gifts, fine wood carvings, wicker baskets, basketry, pottery, leather clocks, office desk sets, candle holders, furniture and paintings Ashley furniture store