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ArtNCAn educational resource from the North Carolina Museum of Art. Explore works of art that are teachable across disciplines and grade levels. Includes lesson plans, concept maps and portfolios.
CQ Researcher OnlineReports on issues shaping our world, with in-depth coverage of political and social issues, such as health, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy.
eBooks on EBSCOhostNearly 25,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books online.
ERIC (Education)Digests from education-related journals. Provides access to Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.
Kids SearchFor grades 3 and up. Search magazines, newspapers, and books on a variety of topics such as history, science, literature, and current events.
LearningExpress LibraryPractice tests and self-paced courses for students & adult learners. ASVAB, GED, GRE, SAT, resume and cover letter writing courses and more.
Literary Reference Center PlusArticles and criticisms, including peer-reviewed, bios and interviews, novels, short stories, poems, and literary magazines.
MAS CompleteFor high school and junior college students. Includes magazines, original historical documents, including The Bill of Rights, The Constitution, The Federalist Papers and the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Charts, tables, and graphs.
MasterFILE CompleteGeneral magazines, journals, and newspapers covering many subjects. Includes peer-reviewed.
MyiLibraryOnline books on a variety of topics including art, language learning, medical, health, history, and more.
NC LIVE Video CollectionOnline videos from PBS including Ken Burns', Masterpiece Theater, Scientific American, American Experience, and more.
NC Public Schools Statistical ProfileSelected statistical data from the NCDPI on students, personnel and finances.
New York TimesFull articles from the New York Times (1980-current).
Newspaper Source PlusSelected national and international newspapers such as the New York Times and Washington Post.
North Carolina CurriculumSpecific DPI goals and objectives for classroom subjects and grade levels for North Carolina.
North Carolina Education DirectoryContains addresses and phone numbers of every NC public, federal, or charter school, all employees of the DPI, contact information for education organizations, associations, and educational material suppliers.
North Carolina Teacher AcademyLinks to Internet based resources for K-12 classroom teachers and educational sites recommended for students and parents.
NoveList K-8 PlusReader's advisory service for fiction and nonfiction titles, designed to support the curriculum and kids’ pleasure reading. Searchable by author, title, series name, plot, and lexile level. Includes author read-alikes and lists of award-winners.
NoveList PlusReaders' advisory service for fiction and non-fiction. Searchable by author, title, series name, subject, and plot. Includes author read-alikes and lists of award-winners.
One Click AudioDownloadable audio books on a variety of topics, including language learning, history, biography, classic literature, and more. Compatible with most iPods and WMA compatible MP3 players.
Points of ViewProvides students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides more than 280 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. 
Science Reference CenterScience encyclopedias, reference books, and magazines covering biology, chemistry, earth & space science, life science, physics, and more.
SearchasaurusK-5 students can search magazines, newspapers, and books on a variety of topics such as history, science, books, and current events.
State Center for Health StatisticsHealth-related research and reports and a collection of health statistics.
State Data CenterThe site includes population, economic, and income data as well as county profiles and rankings.
State DemographicsProvides state, county, and municipal population estimates and projections by year, age, race, and sex.
Student Research Center (SRC)Magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, images, and encyclopedias on health, science, literature, current events, history, and more.
Teacher Reference CenterIndex of popular teacher and administrator journals, magazines, and books.
Teaching Positions in North CarolinaLinks to the information needed to apply for a teaching job in North Carolina.
TOPICsearchCurrent events, controversial issues, and discussion topics including energy and environment, gay rights, global warming, gun control, immigration, and human rights.

Articles

TitleRecommended
CQ Researcher OnlineReports on issues shaping our world, with in-depth coverage of political and social issues, such as health, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy.
ERIC (Education)Digests from education-related journals. Provides access to Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.
Kids SearchFor grades 3 and up. Search magazines, newspapers, and books on a variety of topics such as history, science, literature, and current events.
Literary Reference Center PlusArticles and criticisms, including peer-reviewed, bios and interviews, novels, short stories, poems, and literary magazines.
MAS CompleteFor high school and junior college students. Includes magazines, original historical documents, including The Bill of Rights, The Constitution, The Federalist Papers and the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Charts, tables, and graphs.
MasterFILE CompleteGeneral magazines, journals, and newspapers covering many subjects. Includes peer-reviewed.
New York TimesFull articles from the New York Times (1980-current).
Newspaper Source PlusSelected national and international newspapers such as the New York Times and Washington Post.
Points of ViewProvides students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides more than 280 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. 
Science Reference CenterScience encyclopedias, reference books, and magazines covering biology, chemistry, earth & space science, life science, physics, and more.
SearchasaurusK-5 students can search magazines, newspapers, and books on a variety of topics such as history, science, books, and current events.
Student Research Center (SRC)Magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, images, and encyclopedias on health, science, literature, current events, history, and more.
Teacher Reference CenterIndex of popular teacher and administrator journals, magazines, and books.
TOPICsearchCurrent events, controversial issues, and discussion topics including energy and environment, gay rights, global warming, gun control, immigration, and human rights.

eBooks

TitleRecommended
eBooks on EBSCOhostNearly 25,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books online.
Literary Reference Center PlusArticles and criticisms, including peer-reviewed, bios and interviews, novels, short stories, poems, and literary magazines.
MyiLibraryOnline books on a variety of topics including art, language learning, medical, health, history, and more.

K-12 Resources

TitleRecommended
ArtNCAn educational resource from the North Carolina Museum of Art. Explore works of art that are teachable across disciplines and grade levels. Includes lesson plans, concept maps and portfolios.
Kids SearchFor grades 3 and up. Search magazines, newspapers, and books on a variety of topics such as history, science, literature, and current events.
Literary Reference Center PlusArticles and criticisms, including peer-reviewed, bios and interviews, novels, short stories, poems, and literary magazines.
NC LIVE Video CollectionOnline videos from PBS including Ken Burns', Masterpiece Theater, Scientific American, American Experience, and more.
North Carolina CurriculumSpecific DPI goals and objectives for classroom subjects and grade levels for North Carolina.
North Carolina Education DirectoryContains addresses and phone numbers of every NC public, federal, or charter school, all employees of the DPI, contact information for education organizations, associations, and educational material suppliers.
North Carolina Teacher AcademyLinks to Internet based resources for K-12 classroom teachers and educational sites recommended for students and parents.
NoveList K-8 PlusReader's advisory service for fiction and nonfiction titles, designed to support the curriculum and kids’ pleasure reading. Searchable by author, title, series name, plot, and lexile level. Includes author read-alikes and lists of award-winners.
One Click AudioDownloadable audio books on a variety of topics, including language learning, history, biography, classic literature, and more. Compatible with most iPods and WMA compatible MP3 players.
Points of ViewProvides students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides more than 280 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. 
Science Reference CenterScience encyclopedias, reference books, and magazines covering biology, chemistry, earth & space science, life science, physics, and more.
SearchasaurusK-5 students can search magazines, newspapers, and books on a variety of topics such as history, science, books, and current events.
Student Research Center (SRC)Magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, images, and encyclopedias on health, science, literature, current events, history, and more.
TOPICsearchCurrent events, controversial issues, and discussion topics including energy and environment, gay rights, global warming, gun control, immigration, and human rights.

Peer-Reviewed

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ERIC (Education)Digests from education-related journals. Provides access to Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.
MasterFILE CompleteGeneral magazines, journals, and newspapers covering many subjects. Includes peer-reviewed.
Teacher Reference CenterIndex of popular teacher and administrator journals, magazines, and books.

Test Prep

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LearningExpress LibraryPractice tests and self-paced courses for students & adult learners. ASVAB, GED, GRE, SAT, resume and cover letter writing courses and more.