Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
About Us
ERIC - the Education Resources Information Center - is an online digital library of education research and information. ERIC is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education. ERIC provides ready access to education literature to support the use of educational research and information to improve practice in learning, teaching, educational decision-making, and research.
The ERIC mission is to provide a comprehensive, easy-to-use, searchable, Internet-based bibliographic and full-text database of education research and information that also meets the requirements of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
Articles by Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Effective Practices for Preparing Young Children with Disabilities for School
Over 50 years of research on children with many types of disabilities receiving a range of specialized services in many...
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Young Children's Emotional Development and School Readiness
The current emphasis on children's academic preparedness continues to overshadow the importance of children's social and...
Topics: Kindergarten Readiness | Early Years (Birth-5) -
Helping the Underachiever in Reading
Learning to read is a complex process. Most children learn to read and continue to grow in their mastery of this...
Topics: Reading for Beginners -
Helping Children Overcome Reading Difficulties
Almost everyone knows a story about the nice little youngster (or sometimes, a grownup) who works hard but can't seem to...
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Seven Myths about Literacy in the United States
Serious problems exist with reading achievement in many United States schools. However, much of the commonly accepted...
Topics: Helping Your Child with Reading -
Helping Underachieving Boys Read Well and Often
The ability to read well is the most important skill children can acquire. Reading ability and the desire to read vary...
Topics: Reading for Beginners -
Embedding College Readiness Indicators in High School Curriculum and Assessments
A growing number of studies are suggesting that all students will need to complete some postsecondary education -- be it...
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Characteristics of Effective Urban College Preparation Programs
College preparation programs for minority youth living in low-income neighborhoods help them develop the skills,...
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The Dropout's Perspective on Leaving School
Researchers and theorists have studied and written about the reasons why students drop out of high school, what happens...
Topics: Teen Years (13-19) | Teen Issues -
Migrant Students Attending College
To succeed in college, migrant students must (1) complete high school with adequate preparation for college, (2) apply...
Topics: Teen Years (13-19) | College Information
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