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Education Full Text
Explore this database for extensive coverage on national and international education topics, including special education, multicultural issues, teaching methods, and much more.
ERIC
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, ERIC is the most comprehensive education database available, covering a wide range of topics from 1966 to present.
Educator's Reference Complete
Search education journals, reports, newsletters, and more for all levels of education and various niche topics.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Find opposing perspectives on current education topics. In addition to pro/con viewpoints, this database includes news, magazine, and journal articles
PsycINFO / PsycArticles
Look here if your research overlaps with psychology topics. Refine your search under "Advanced Search" by choosing the age group you're interested in: preschoolers (2-5 years), school age (6-12 years), or adolescents (13-17 years).
Education Professional Development Collection
This database targets professional educators and education researchers with peer-reviewed journals and specialized reports.
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Books

Explore various aspects of Education with the books below. Find a topic that interests you? Check for a bibliography to find more resources.

Encyclopedia of Education - Guthrie, James W.

Call Number: Reference LB15 .E47 2003 v. 1–8

Find information on all facets of education: systems and models, learning and instruction, policy, technology, influential educators, and cross-national descriptions and comparisons.

Encyclopedia of American Education - Unger, Harlow G.

Call Number: Reference LB17 .U54 2007 v. 1–3

Look here for short entries on educational terms, topics, and people. Volume 3 includes a timeline of significant education-related federal legislation and U.S. Supreme Court cases and decisions.

Encyclopedia of Education and Human Development - Farenga, Stephen J.; Ness, Daniel

Call Number: Reference LB15 .E473 2005 v. 1–3

This essay-format encyclopedia explores education in a variety of areas: curriculum, diversity and equity issues, physical and cognitive development, mental health, and more.

Learning Theories A to Z - Leonard, David C.

Call Number: Reference LB15 .L4695 2002

Use this dictionary of learning theories for a quick overview of terms.

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Web Resources

U.S. Department of Education
This enormous site has resources for student assessment, research and statistics, policy, and much more.
Minnesota Department of Education
Find information about academic standards, accountability programs, and special topics such as school choice, American Indian education, gifted and talented education, and more.
National Education Association
The NEA has a number of resources, including lesson plans, research reports, and policy briefs. Look here for current issues and professional advocacy in education.
Doing What Works
Sponsored by the Department of Education, this website is dedicated to helping educators identify and use effective teaching practices.