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Education

Research Databases

Research databases | Selected Websites

  • Britannica Online Academic Edition

    Encyclopedia content plus news headlines, safe websites, engaging multimedia, and a customizable workspace.

  • Britannica Online School Edition

    Provides access to four encyclopedias that ensure consistency with classroom topics and age-appropriate language.  For K-12.

  • Educator's Reference Complete

    A resource that focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education.

  • ERIC

    An index to journal articles and documents in education, containing full-text articles and over 1,000,000 citations.

  • Homework Help

    A resource that provides one-to-one tutoring to students in a variety of subjects, as well as practice tests, flashcards games, and virtual study rooms.

  • Learning Express

    A collection of resources to help with educational and career goals. Take courses and practice tests online, including computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, operating systems), occupational prep exams (civil service, law enforcement, military, EMS, postal services, firefighter), SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GED, adult basic skills, and U.S. citizenship.

    **Create a username and password to access courses and tests**

  • Professional Collection

    A selection of more than 300 full-text journals for educators that is updated daily and provides 24-hour access from school or home.

  • Professional Development Collection

    A specialized collection of education journals and educational reports for professional educators, professional librarians, and education researchers.

  • Student Resources in Context

    A resource designed for middle and high school students to help them with their homework and in-depth research assignments. It includes reference works, biographies, essays, overviews, primary works, images, and periodical articles.

  • Study for the U.S. Citizenship Test

    A resource for people studying for the U.S. citizenship test.  It include sample dictation sentences, interview questions, and practice tests in various languages.

    **Available only on workstations inside the library**

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Selected Websites

Research databases | Selected Websites

Associations College Guides Minnesota College Guides Education agencies and resource sites Environmental Education Financial Aid & Scholarships Minnesota Education - Minnesota Home Schooling Minnesota Education - Literacy - Adult & Family Student Parent & Teacher Resources Education

Education

  • Academic Earth

    Academic Earth aims to provide everyone with the opportunity to earn a world-class education by offering free online classes and online learning tools.  Whether you’re looking to advance your career or take classes that interest you, Academic Earth can connect you to the world’s top universities and scholars.

  • Khan Academy

    A website with an extensive video library of educational lessons, interactive challenges, and assessments to be used by anyone completely free of charge.

Education agencies and resource sites

  • African American Registry

    The most comprehensive repository of African American heritage in the world.

  • Minnesota Department of Education

    MDE is a state agency serving early childhood, k-12, and adult education students, including the school districts & licensed teachers.

  • Minnesota Humanities Commission

    Offers programs regarding the diversity of human experience found in literature, history, languages, philosophy, anthropology, & the arts.

  • TIES

    Technology in education solutions for member school district administrators, educators, and students.

College Guides

Associations

Student Parent & Teacher Resources

Environmental Education

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Home Schooling

Minnesota College Guides

Minnesota Education - Literacy - Adult & Family

Minnesota Education - Minnesota

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