Education Research: Information Resources
Newspapers, Magazines & More
- NYT Education
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Includes news and information on K-12 and College and University topics. - The Learning NetworkNYT resources for teaching and learning.
New York Times Magazine Annual Education Issues
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- Wall Street Journal: Education
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Includes news and information about K-12 & College and University topics. - The Atlantic (via Flipster)
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Great source of high-quality research and journalism. Use keyword searching to locate relevant topics. - The New Yorker (via Flipster)
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Excellent source of high-quality research and journalism. Use keyword searching to locate relevant topics.
Some helpful education news websites
- Edutopia
Be sure to check out the topic index for research ideas. - KQED Mindshift
" MindShift explores the future of education by highlighting the innovative – and sometimes counterintuitive – ways educators are helping all children succeed." - Education Week
Use the Topics menu or use a keyword search.
**Note: limited access without a subscription--you will hit a paywall after viewing several articles. Please contact Ms. Jacobson if you need an article and cannot access it.**
GBS Database Resources
- SIRS Issues Researcher: School, Family & Youth
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Articles & information on schooling, education, and other issues related to students. - ProQuest Professional Education Database
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Hundreds of top educational publications offer complete information on a wide range of educational topics.
**Note: professional literature tends to be more technical and often more boring to read than journalism sources.**
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