Subject Guide: Education
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Counseling and Student Services Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning Early Childhood Education (Age 3-8) |
ERIC - Central collection of U.S. education-related articles, government reports, and technical reports.
Gender Watch - focuses on how gender impacts broad subjects areas and offers an historical perspective on women's movement and gender roles. It includes scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, books, as well as NGO, government and special reports (log-in required for off-campus access).
ProQuest Education Complete - is a specialized database available to students, faculty, and staff (log-in required for off-campus access). It contains full-text articles and citations from hundreds of education periodicals (log-in required for off-campus access).
ProQuest Psychology Journals - is a specialized database available to students, faculty, and staff (log-in required for off-campus access). It contains full-text articles and citations from hundreds of psychology periodicals (education and psychology are related fields of study) (log-in required for off-campus access).
American Memory Project - primary source historical material from the Library of Congress.
America's Story - educational primary source material.
ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) - features resource guides, lesson plans, question archives from the AskERIC database, and a searchable ERIC database.
Look for special ERIC Clearinghouses under specific subject areas below. You can also access ERIC on WRLC/ALADIN Network via OVID (log-in required for off-campus access).
Awesome Library K-12 Education Directory - "Awesome Library organizes the Web with 20,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education."
Blue Web'N - "is an online library of 1200+ outstanding Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format (lessons, activities, projects, resources, references, & tools). You can search by grade level (Refined Search), broad subject area (Content Areas), or specific sub-categories (Subject Area)."
Child and Family WebGuide - "created by faculty at the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development at Tufts and Librarians, the webguide...describes and evaluates web sites that contain research-based information about child development."
Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) - "Created in 1985, the Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) unites researchers from five of the nation's leading research institutions -- the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison -- in an effort to improve elementary and secondary education through practical research." Features publications, research, news, links and much more.
DiscoverySchool.com - rich resource with information for students (e.g. study tools, learning resources), teachers (e.g. library of creative curriculum related sources), and parents (e.g. education advice, reviews, study tools).
The EdIndex - A Web Resource for Teachers and Students. Information for teachers at all levels across all disciplines. Searchable or browseable by category. Rich resource.
Education Index - "an annotated guide to the best education-related sites on the Web." Offers information by subject or by age group.
Education World - offers information on professional development, lesson plans, teaching resources, programs, news, career information and more.
EduHound - "Everything for Education K-12." Also offers information in Spanish.
Google.com Directory - educational material across many subjects.
Internet Public Library - from Subject Collections, select Education.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - "is a categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth. It is updated often to include the best sites for teaching and learning." Includes lesson plans, teaching tools, and much, much more.
Library of Congress - rich resource with much educational content.
National Library of Education - includes GEM (Gateway to Educational Materials), VRD (Virtual Reference Desk, ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center), NCEF (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities), USNEI (U.S. Network for Education Information), EDPUBS (links to ordering publications online).
Sites for Teachers - "a list of the best teacher's resource and educational sites on the net."
U.S. Department of Education. See also the Department's site for the National Library Education.
U.S. Department of Education: National Center for Education Statistics - rich resource for educational statistics at the national, state, and local levels. Searchable.
Yahoo! Educational Categories - educational context across many subjects.
Educator's Reference Desk - Assessment - features links to assessment systems from 50 states, tests and test locators and reviews, online evaluation resources, and much more.
National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing - offers reports, newsletters, and policy briefs.
Standardized Testing - "Educators provide insight on the issues surrounding high-stakes tests." Features articles by both proponents and opponents of standardized tests, articles from the president of the Educational Testing Service and many links.
American Counseling Association - "not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession." Offers information for students, consumers, and links to useful resources.
School Psychology/Counseling Internet Resources - an annotated bibliography of School Psychology/Counseling Internet resources. Full-text journal articles, subject lists, and more.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - offers information on news and issues, a reading room with some full-text articles from Educational Leadership (note: issues available in the Library), online tutorials, bulletins. Features information on professional development and more.
ERIC Lesson Plans - numerous lessons plans arranged by subject. Searchable.
Classroom Planning Resources - annotated list of websites with lesson plans.
Gateway to Educational Materials (ERIC sponsored) - "key to one-stop, any-stop access to high quality lesson plans, curriculum units and other education resources on the Internet!" Searchable or browsable by subject.
Teachers.Net Lesson Bank - searchable or browseable by subject. Also allows teachers to post their plans.
Lesson Plans Page - features lesson plans for K-12, arranged by subject.
The Nation Classroom - features teaching guides and newsletters for college and high school educators to supplement existing curriculum materials
Book Adventure - features a motivational reading program for children in grades K-8. Features brief blurbs on over 5,000 titles help children pick a book and quizzes earn the readers points for winning prizes. Offers sections for teachers and parents with numerous links and information for helping children learn and read. The Reports section allows parents to monitor their child's progress. Registration (free) is required for most features. Created by the Sylvan Learning Foundation, a non-profit organization.
Enchanted Learning Activities - features pre-school and kindergarten activities.
National Association for the Education of Young Children - "nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade."
Administrator's Net - offers chat boards, job postings, online meetings.
American Federation of Teachers - offers features, resources for teachers and parents, reports, resources and useful Internet links.
Education World Administrator's Desk - offers full-text articles on significant topics for administrators covering funding, leadership, technology, subject resources, special needs, and much more. Includes article archive.
George Lucas Educational Foundation - "nonprofit organization that gathers and disseminates the most innovative models of K-12 teaching and learning in the digital age." Offers information on innovative classrooms, articles for teachers on various topics including professional development, teacher preparation and more.
National Association of Elementary School Principals - serving elementary and middle school principals, offers information and full-text articles from various resources including newspapers, magazines, and journals.
National Association of Secondary School Principals - features news, bulletins, questions and answers, articles and more.
National Education Organization - offers information for teachers, parents, and full-text of online publications including the Advocate Online.
U.S. Department of Education - Information for Principals - rich resource featuring links to many topics including instructional and administrative leadership, school assessment, special education, civil rights issues, recruitment and retention of teachers, evaluation, supporting teachers, professional development, and financial resources.
Book Adventure - features a motivational reading program for children in grades K-8. Features brief blurbs on over 5,000 titles help children pick a book and quizzes earn the readers points for winning prizes. Offers sections for teachers and parents with numerous links and information for helping children learn and read. The Reports section allows parents to monitor their child's progress. Registration (free) is required for most features. Created by the Sylvan Learning Foundation, a non-profit organization.
High School Hub - links to subject guides, featured sections, learning activities, and much more.
Zoom School - "on-line elementary school classroom with lessons in geography, biology, language arts, and early childhood activities."
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA) - weekly resource bulletins, state resources and census news, information on promoting cultural understanding, online library, useful education links and more.
The Future of Children (legal and other issues) - offers The Future of Children Journal (full-text going back to 1991) as well as Issues and Ideas Guides, research reports and more.
Legal Information Institute - excellent overview of Education Law from the Institute, a non-profit activity of Cornell Law School. Information on key federal resources, online journals, and state (New York) resources.
Legislation, Regulations, and Policy Guidance - from the United States Department of Education. Full-text information on initiatives, laws, speeches, policies, plans and much more.
CNN Student News - features up-to-date news stories, discussion/activity, resources for teachers (lesson plans), and much more across a diverse range of subjects including history, world cultures, science, and much more.
The New York Times: Learning Network (Grades 3-12) - features news summaries on diverse news stories, background information, word of the day, connections for students and teachers, including lesson plans, and much more.
PBS Newshour Extra - features resources for students, teachers, and parents across many subjects; guides for educators, lesson plans and much more. Rich resource.
Allen Review (scholarly review of children's literature)
American Federation of Teachers - various publications.
American School Board Journal
Bilingual Research Journal
Catechist Magazine
Children's Software [and Internet sites] Revue
College Planning and Management
Current Issues in Education
Early Childhood Research and Practice
Education Policy Analysis Archives
Education Week On the Web
Educational Leadership - (selected articles only), newsletters, and books.
Educational Technology & Society
Electronic School
Exceptional Children
eSchool News Online (K-12)
Findarticles - online articles from 300 magazines and journals, including a few educational titles.
For Teachers Webzine
From Now On - the Education Technology Journal
Instructor Magazine
Innovation from the International Bureau of Education (UNESCO site)
International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning
Journal of Technology Education
Kid Crosswords and Other Puzzles (K-12)
The National Teaching & Learning Forum
NEA Today Online
Parenting for High Potential - from the National Association for Gifted Children
The Physics Teacher
Reading Online (K-12)
Rethinking Schools Online: an Urban Education Journal
School Administrator
School Library Journal Online
School Library Media Research
School Planning and Management
SuperKids Educational Software Review
Teacher Magazine
Teaching Exceptional Children
Technological Horizons in Education
Technology and Learning
AIMS Education Foundation - goal is "to develop integrated math/science materials for K-9", AIMS offers resources for teachers including an activity database, an idea exchange, curriculum information and more.
Education for the Information Age - links to over a million sites in education. Includes lesson plans, subject guides, research information, professional development, links to state tests and much more.
Exploring Technology and School Reform - "hunt down on-line educational resources around the world, learn about trends in education policy and information infrastructure development, examine success stories of computers in the classroom, and more".
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - offers full-text of current issue Online Journal of School Mathematics (covers elementary, middle, and high school topics), free email news service, job links, and more.
Science, Mathematics & Educational Tech Resources - features handouts, downloadable lesson plans, chat room, Internet links, and more resources.
U.S. Department of Education - Office of Educational Technology - "develops national educational technology policy and implements this policy through Department-wide educational technology programs." Includes full-text links to "No Child Left Behind", the "Digital Divide", and Internet access in public schools.
Council for Exceptional Children - offers professional development information, discussion forums, full-text of the most recent edition of Exceptional Children and Teaching Exceptional Children (both available in the Library and well as through ProQuest Education Complete, and much more.
Disability Related Resources - "integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support."
Georgia Learning Resources System - Internet Resources for Special Educators - "statewide network of 17 resource centers offering free services to parents and educators of students with disabilities." Offers links to useful websites from the Resources link.
National Association for Gifted Children - offers information awards and scholarships, summer and enrichment and special schools program, job banks, information on counseling and guidance, curriculum studies and more.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) - "is here to share information about disabilities in children and youth", offers publications, including fact sheets and briefing papers, definitions, research, information for students, parents, and teachers.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards - offers information on certification standards and support programs for certification, education reform, and scholarships.
The Praxis (Educational Testing Service) - "is a set of rigorous and carefully validated assessments that provides accurate, reliable information for use by state education agencies in making licensing decisions."
National Institute for Urban School Improvement - goal is to "support inclusive urban communities, schools, and families to build their capacity for sustainable, successful urban education", features online publications.
Council of the Great City Schools - information on professional development, bilingual education, leadership, achievement gaps, Council reports and more.