Education

Databases

Gale: Academic OneFileGale: Academic OneFile
Gale: Academic OneFile is a premier periodical research database with millions of articles from scholarly journals.

Ben's Guide to the U.S. GovernmentBen's Guide to the U.S. Government
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government is an introduction to how the U.S. Government Works

Biography in ContextBiography in Context
Biography in Context offers concise and engaging biographies. Information includes pictures, video clips when available.

BrainFuse Help NowBrainFuse Help Now
BrainFuse Help Now provides live online tutoring and homework help in English and Spanish, along with access to quizzes, lessons, and standardized tests for all ages.

Gale OneFile: Educator’s Reference CompleteGale OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete
Gale OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete provides full text for titles in the ERIC database and covers multiple educational disciplines.

Gale OneFile: High School EditionGale OneFile: High School Edition
Gale OneFile: High School Edition offers high school level content across multiple subjects. Resources include, periodicals, encyclopedias, eBooks, websites, audio and video clips.

InformeInforme
Informe allows Spanish-speaking users can locate full-text Spanish and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines both from and about Latin America.

Gale in Context: ElementaryGale in Context: Elementary
Gale in Context: Elementary is designed for Kindergarten through Grade 5 learners. It features a visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text magazine, newspaper and reference content across multiple subjects.

Mango LanguagesMango Languages
Mango Languages is an online language learning program that has over 70 different languages learns may choose to learn. Mango allows learners to learn a new language at their own pace.

Gale in Context: Middle SchoolGale in Context: Middle School
Gale in Context: Middle School is designed for 5th through 8th grade learners. Offers middle school content across multiple subjects. Resources include, periodicals, encyclopedias, eBooks, websites, audio and video clips..

Oxford English Dictionary OnlineOxford English Dictionary Online
The Oxford English Dictionary Online is one of the most respected American English dictionaries.

Gale in Context: Opposing ViewpointsGale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints offers the pro and con viewpoint across numerous subjects including most current issues utilizing vetted reference information sources.

Salem Reference ShelfSalem Reference Shelf
Salem Reference Shelf is a collection of reference eBooks on the topics of history, literature, science, and health offering an extensive, unbiased exploration of a topic.

US Government Education Sites

US Department of EducationUS Department of Education
ED is America's education agency. Learn how we work to ensure every student gets the education they need and deserve.

Institute of Education SciencesInstitute of Education Sciences (IES)
IES is the nation's leading source for independent education research, evaluation and statistics

National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics collects, analyzes, and publishes educational and financial statistics about public school districts in the United States

Office of Special Education ProgramsOffice of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
OSEP provides leadership and support for professionals working with children with disabilities

Every Student Succeeds ActEvery Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
ESSA is the current guiding law governing education in the United States

New Mexico Education Sites

New Mexico Public Education DepartmentNew Mexico Public Education Department (PED)
The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.

Teacher Licensure in New MexicoTeacher Licensure in New Mexico
Teacher Licensure in New Mexico provides guidance on obtaining, renewing and advancing licensure in the state of New Mexico

New Mexico Citizen: Public EducationNew Mexico Citizen: Public Education
New Mexico Citizen: Public Education provides a listing of all things related to public education in New Mexico

College Selection Sites

College Board’s Big FutureCollege Board’s Big Future
College Board’s Big Future allows you to search for schools, has sections on financial aid and applying to schools.

AppilyAppily
Appily helps you evaluate the chance of being accepted by your top schools, does require you to create a free account

CXcollegexpressCXcollegexpress
CXcollegexpress tries to match you to the ‘right fit’ college and scholarship(s)

Peterson’s College Search ToolPeterson’s College Search Tool
Peterson’s College Search Tool includes undergraduate and graduate college search, financial aid, and test prep areas

Fun Educational Websites

Free RiceFree Rice
Free Rice provides vocabulary practice.

StarfallStarfall
Educational Games for students K-3

PBS KidsPBS Kids
Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!

Coolmath.comCoolmath.com
Coolmath.com has online math games for all ability levels

National Geographic KidsNational Geographic Kids
Games, video and links for more fun learning.

How Stuff WorksHow Stuff Works
How Stuff Works is a wonderful site to explore if you are curious about how things work.

Fun BrainFun Brain
Fun Brain has fun learning adventures and games for grade K -8th grade.

Old Farmer's AlmanacOld Farmer's Almanac
The Old Farmer's Almanac provides a new take on an old resource with learning games too.

Dance Mat TypingDance Mat Typing
Dance Mat Typing teaches the young and young at heart how to type.

WonderopolisWonderopolis®
Wonderopolis® is a site that poses a 'wonder' question everyday to explore.

Educational Websites (Homework Helpers)

Kahn AcademyKahn Academy
Kahn Academy is a free an online learning tool for learners. Subjects covered include math, science, arts, humanities, and test prep.

Code.orgCode.org
Code.org is a nonprofit dedicated to teaching students how to code. Every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science.

Owl: Purdue University’s Online Writing LabOwl: Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab
Owl: Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab is an online training center for anyone uses the MLS, APA or Chicago Style Manuals to write a paper.

NASANASA
NASA has cool STEM projects and tons of information for anyone interested in space.

BBC BitesizeBBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize is an online learning resource from Britain. Academic learning and fun learning games for ages 3 to 16+.