LibGuides: Elementary Education: Online Resources

Education E-Resources from the Library of Congress
ERIC: Institute of Educational Sciences ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) is the world's most widely used index to educational-related literature. Established in 1966, ERIC is supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement and is administered by the U.S. National Library of Education (NLE). ERIC is the largest education database in the world-containing over 1.5 million records of journal articles, research reports, curriculum and teaching guides, conference papers, dissertations and theses, and books.
National Center for Educational Statistics The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations. NCES is located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. NCES fulfills a Congressional mandate to collect, collate, analyze, and report complete statistics on the condition of American education; conduct and publish reports; and review and report on education activities internationally.
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US Department of Education ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

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Streaming video of more than 20,000+ educational titles in many subject areas. Special features allow users the ability to organize and bookmark clips, share playlists, personalize folders and manage their entire collection through an administrative reporting system. Contains closed captioning and a citation feature.

Ben's Guide to the US Government Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government, a service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government, which issues the publications and information products disseminated by the GPO’s Federal Depository Library Program. It is our hope that Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government fulfills that role.
Digital Civics Toolkit The Digital Civics Toolkit draws on the research and work of the MacArthur Research Network on Youth and Participatory Politics (YPP). The YPP Network formed out of the recognition that youth are critical to the future of democracy and that the digital age is introducing technological changes that are impacting how youth develop into informed, engaged, and effective actors. The YPP Network is working to understand youth engagement in participatory politics, the developmental pathways that can lead to engagement, and the ways in which youth can be politically active in the digital age.
Khan Academy A personalized learning resource for all ages with practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard, Khan Academy empowers learners to study at their own pace, both in and out of the classroom. Covering subjects from kindergarten through early college, including math, science, reading, computing, history, art history, economics, financial literacy, SAT, MCAT, and more, Khan Academy focuses on skill mastery to help learners build the strong foundations they need to succeed in higher education and in their careers.
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NOVA NOVA illuminates the creativity, excitement, and transformative power of the scientific process. We inspire, challenge, and expand the mind through science communication and journalism that are inclusive, reflecting the diverse voices and experiences of people across the U.S. and around the globe.
PBS Learning Media PBS LearningMedia offers FREE educational resources for PreK–12 educators and students. Our goal is to enhance educator practice and equitable student learning through educational resources that are: Available to teachers and students at no cost for educational use. Relevant, accessible, and trustworthy. Intentionally designed to supplement classroom instruction. Representative of diverse perspectives and communities, including underrepresented and marginalized student populations. Responsive to needs, trends, and current events. Designed to promote and support effective practices in teaching and learning with digital media.
Smithsonian Open Access Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking. With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to more than 4.9 million 2D and 3D digital items from our collections—with many more to come. This includes images and data from across the Smithsonian’s 21 museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo.
USDA for Kids Agriculture touches almost every part of our daily lives. From the clothes we wear to the food we eat, we experience first-hand the importance of this industry each and every day. USDA strives to foster a connection between youth and everyday links to the farm both in the classroom and in the community.

Online Videos about teaching at the elementary level.

General Education Online Resources

America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being ChildStats.gov—Forum on Child and Family Statistics
Arizona Educator Certification & Career Learn how to enter the profession, certification requirements, apply for certification, grow in the profession, promote the profession, repository, and Educator Preparation Programs (EPP).
Arizona K-12 Center The Arizona K12 Center serves as a vital hub connecting Arizona's educators with the most current best practices in professional development.
Bureau of Indian Education
COERLL The Center for Open Education Resources and Language Learning
The Condition of Education National Center for Education Statistics
International Activities Program (IAP)
KIDS COUNT data center: A project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT is a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation and a premier source of data on children and families. Each year, the Foundation produces a comprehensive report — the KIDS COUNT Data Book — that assesses child well-being in the United States. The indicators featured in the Data Book are also available in the Data Center.
Lost Opportunity" a 50 State Report on the Opportunity to Learn in America National Opportunity to Learn
Mathwire.com Standards Based Math Activities
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Nation's report card of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) from U.S. Department of Education The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
National Education Policy Center from the University of Colorado
National Writing Project We envision a future where every person is an accomplished writer and engaged learner
Regional Resource Center Program (for special education)
Special Education, Arizona Dept. of Education
U.S. Department of Education

Elementary Education: Online Resources

Online Resources for Elementary Education

General Education Online Resources