Education  

A group blog featuring discussion of education policy.

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A blog from the Chronicle of Higher Education focused on higher-education research and policy issues.

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Educator's Reference Desk
includes over 2,000 lesson plans and over 3,000 links to online education info

Almanac of Higher Education (2010-2011)
published by the Chronicle of Higher Education, includes data on students, professors, administrators, American colleges and universities, and their resources, and state-by-state profiles.

The educator's desk reference (EDR) : a sourcebook of educational information and research
in Perkins and Lilly Reference, LB1028.27.U6 F74 2002

Education : a guide to reference and information sources
in Perkins Reference, LB15 .O275 2000 and online

The Praeger handbook of American high schools
in Perkins Reference, LA222 .P73 2007 v. 1-4

Encyclopedia of the social and cultural foundations of education [electronic resource]

21st century education [electronic resource] : a reference handbook
Highlights the most important topics, issues, questions, and debates facing educators today.

Encyclopedia of education law [electronic resource]

Encyclopedia of bilingual education [electronic resource]

A companion to the philosophy of education [electronic resource]

Education and technology [electronic resource] : an encyclopedia

Curriculum trends [electronic resource] : a reference handbook

Urban education [electronic resource] : a reference handbook

Research in education is typically cited in APA style.

Check out these sites for tips on citing sources:

• Research and Documentation Online
• Citing Sources
• Citation Styles Online

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American RadioWorks Documentary: Testing Teachers

Learn more about the American RadioWorks documentary by Emily Hanford, Testing Teachers (scroll to bottom of page for podcast, transcript or to listen online).

Duke Author: Barbara C. Jentleson

Barbara C. Jentleson, Duke University Assistant Professor of the Practice and Director of Project H.O.P.E.  explores the story behind the transformation of Duke University from an isolated, exclusive institution to the dynamic, civically engaged campus that exists today. It examines the first decade of the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership (DDNP) and its involvement with Project HOPE, six quality community-based afterschool programs. Available at Perkins Library.