Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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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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Parent Support of Early Literacy Development
This article, by the U.S. Department of Education, is intended to help parents support young children's literacy...
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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...
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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...
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Family Influences on Employment and Education
The influence of family on occupational and educational attainment has been a subject of great interest to vocational...
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Selecting a College: A Checklist Approach
Finding, selecting and applying for the right college or university is an important and sometimes tough assignment that...
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College Rankings
The popularity of college ranking surveys published by U.S. News and World Report, Money magazine, Barron's, and many...
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The Transition to Middle School
Students make many transitions during their years of schooling: from home to school, elementary to middle school, middle...
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