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Databases
The top three databases are your best bets for scholarly Education articles, reports, book chapters, and more.
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Education Full TextExplore this database for extensive coverage on national and international education topics, including special education, multicultural issues, teaching methods, and much more.
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Education Professional Development CollectionThis database targets professional educators and education researchers with peer-reviewed journals and specialized reports.
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ERICThe definitive resource for journal articles, books, government documents, theses, dissertations, and other literature on all aspects of education at all levels. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
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ERIC Document TypesThis long list describes what the ERIC Document Type numbers mean. This is useful if you are looking for specific type of article (e.g. empirical, report, etc.).
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Educator's Reference CompleteSearch education journals, reports, newsletters, and more for all levels of education and various niche topics.
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APA PsycInfo and APA PsycArticlesPsycINFO is superb for learning disabilities, cognitive impairment, and giftedness. 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).
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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.
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Encyclopedia of Education by Call Number: Reference LB15 .E47 2003 v. 1–8Find 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 by Call Number: Reference LB17 .U54 2007 v. 1–3Look 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 by Call Number: Reference LB15 .E473 2005 v. 1–3This 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 by Call Number: Reference LB15 .L4695 2002Use this dictionary of learning theories for a quick overview of terms.
Web Resources
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U.S. Department of EducationThis enormous site has resources for student assessment, research and statistics, policy, and much more.
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Minnesota Department of EducationFind information about academic standards, accountability programs, and special topics such as school choice, American Indian education, gifted and talented education, and more.
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National Education AssociationThe NEA has a number of resources, including lesson plans, research reports, and policy briefs. Look here for current issues and professional advocacy in education.
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Doing What WorksSponsored by the Department of Education, this website is dedicated to helping educators identify and use effective teaching practices.
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Stewart's Keyword ExcercizeThis exercise should help you organize your research topic into pieces and keep track of synonyms. To use it, download a copy to your own computer. Be sure to see the examples in the tabs on the bottom of the screen!