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Associations & Agencies
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Children’s and Adolescent Literature
- ABC-Lit: an Index to Children’s Literature Scholarship
A searchable index to article citations devoted to children’s literature scholarship, from 1995 to the present. (Lisa R. Bartle, Cal State San Bernardino)
- ALSC Awards & Children’s Notables
Information about the various children’s literature awards and award winners from the section of the American Library Association that issues the Caldecott and Newbery Awards. Also provides information about children’s notables in all types of media. (Association for Library Service to Children)
- AppLit
Resources for readers and teachers of Appalachian literature for children and young adults. Articles, author resources, bibliographies, original stories and poems, lesson plans and links to Internet resources and study guides.(Tina L. Hanlon, Ferrum College and Judy A Teaford, Mountain State University)
- Children’s Literature: A Guide to the Criticism
Annotated bibliography of articles and books relating to children’s literature criticism. Originally published in 1987 by G. K. Hall.(Linnea Hendrickson, University of New Mexico)
- The Children’s Literature Web Guide
"Internet resources related to books for children and young adults." Extensive collection of links to author sites, book awards, resources for parents, teachers, storytellers, writers, and illustrators. (David K Brown, Univ. of Calgary, Canada)
- Choices Booklists
Features lists of favorite books selected by children, young adults and teachers from the U.S. 1998 to the present. (International Reading Association)
- Doucette Index: K-12 Lesson Ideas for Literature
A searchable index, providing access to lesson plans (in print and on the web) that are related to books for children and young adults. (University of Calgary, Canada)
- International Children’s Digital Library
An easily navigated site with the intended goal "to create a collection of more than 10,000 books in at least 100 languages that is freely available." (Univ. of Maryland and The Internet Archive)
- Kay E. Vandergrift’s Special Interest Page
Academically oriented, provides theoretical and critical knowledge as well as practical assistance in teaching children’s literature.(Kay E. Vandergrift, Rutgers Univ.)
- NoveList K-8 Plus
A readers' advisory tool for grades K-8. Helps readers find new books based on books they've read or topics in which they are interested. (EbscoHost via NCLive)
- YALSA Booklists and Book Awards
From the American Library Association, lists include Best Books for Young Adults; Outstanding Books for the College Bound; Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers; and Teens Top Ten. (Young Adult Library Services Association)
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Educational Directories
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Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
- Gale Virtual Reference Library
Access to the full text of 105 authoritative electronic reference books; search or browse the collection or an individual title. Full text documents are available in HTML or PDF formats. Includes
Encyclopedia of Education; Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology; Encyclopedia of Language and Education; Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education; Psychology of Classroom Learning: an Encyclopedia. (Gale)
- Dictionary of Education
Search the full text of this Oxford University Press publication. (Oxford Reference Online)
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Gateways & General Resources
- Education World
Gateway to 115,000 K-12 educational web sites. Curriculum, lesson planning, employment listings, directories, US and international organizations, and resources by discipline. Searchable.
- The Michigan Online Resources for Educators
For educators and academics. Quality links to research papers and articles from authoritative sources. (Michigan Department of Education)
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General Teacher Resources & Lesson Plans
- The Gateway to Educational Materials
Provides access to over 14,000 collections of high quality educational resources found on the web.
- Great Web Sites for Kids
Links to online resources for fun and learning, reviewed and organized by children's librarians. Organized by broad topic: Animals; The Arts; History & Biography; Literature & Languages; Look it Up; Mathematics & Computers; Sciences; Social Studies. (American Association of School Librarians, American Library Association)
- LearnNC: The North Carolina Teachers' Network
Quality resources for K-12 teachers and teacher professional development, all tied to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Education)
- The Learning Page
Site for educators to use in conjunction with American Memory project . Provides a contextual framework, as well as tips for using the collection, teaching ideas, activities, and lessons. (Library of Congress)
- New York Times Learning Network
Features connections for students, parents and teachers, grades 3
through 12. Includes a word, quote and site of the day.
- PBS Teacher Source
Arts and literature, health and fitness, math, science and technology, and social studies. (Public Broadcasting System)
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Higher Education
- Almanac of Higher Education
An annual compilation of facts and figures about American higher education, archived back to 1995. (Chronicle of Higher Education)
- College Foundation of North Carolina
Provides general information about college costs and information about the NC Financial Aid Program, with links to programs funded by federal, state and private sources. Searchable. (NC State Education Assistance Authority)
- Higher Education in North Carolina
Comparative information on public and private institutions of higher education in NC, including fees and tuition, degree level, and academic calendar. Includes link to Statistical Abstract of Higher Education in NC. (Univ. of NC, Chapel Hill)
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Indexes
Academic OneFile
Provides indexing and abstracts for articles in over 10,000 publications, both scholarly and popular. Full text or page images of articles are available from over 5300 of these publications. Coverage is from the 1980s to the present. For research in all academic areas. (Gale)
- Academic Search Premier
Provides indexing and abstracts for articles in over 8200 publications, both scholarly and popular, in a broad range of subject areas. Full text or page image of articles are available from over 4700 of these publications. PDF backfiles to 1975 are available for some titles. (EBSCOHost via NCLive)
- ERIC Database
Indexing and abstracts for articles and documents in education, from 1966 to the present. Provides full text of some articles and of ERIC Digests from 1967 to the present. (EBSCOhost via NCLive)
- JSTOR
A searchable archive of core scholarly journals in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.
- PsycINFO
Indexing and abstracts for articles from journals, books, proceedings, dissertations in the field of psycholgy, from 1887 to the present. (EBSCOhost via NCLive)
- Teacher Reference Center
Indexes over 260 scholarly and professional education journals; includes the full text of many articles. Provides coverage on key topics such as Assessment, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, Science & Mathematics.(EBSCOhost via NCLive)
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Praxis
- LearningExpress Library
Practice the Praxis test online (see link under TEACHING). Provides immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Other practice tests include graduate school entrance exams and TOEFL. (LearningExpress via NCLive)
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Statistical Sources
- The Condition of Education 2000-2009
Electronic version of the annual report submitted to Congress by the National Center for Educational Statistics. Shows national trends and international comparisons, with over 60 indicators of educational achievement, curriculum, human and financial resources, diversity, and educational outcomes.
- Education Statistics at a Glance
Includes the unabridged current, electronic editions of The Condition of Education (1975- ); The Digest of Education Statistics (1975- ); Education Indicators (1988- ); Projection of Education Statistics to 2010; and Youth Indicators 1996. Taken together, these sources provide a comprehensive overview and analysis of the state of education in the US. (National Center for Education Statistics)
- Kids Count
Searchable site, offering national and state data sources and statistics on the physical, social, economic and educational well-being of children, from 1995 to the present. (Anne E. Casey Foundation)
- Statistical Abstract of Higher Education in North Carolina
Annual statistical and comparative compilation of data. (Univ. of NC, Chapel Hill)
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