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Education: Education

A guide to resources on the history of education in the United States

* Gale eBooks

NHS owns a large collection of Gale eBooks across many subject areas. Try a general "education" search, or use a more specific keyword (e.g., Plessy v. Ferguson). Before opening a search result, note what kind of source the result comes from.

Gale PowerSearch

Gale PowerSearch searches all of the Gale databases and eBooks owned by NHS. Using the search filters is a must!

Salem Universal Search (eBooks)

NHS owns a large collection of Salem Press eBook across wide range of topics, including history, literature, social sciences, health, and other topics. After searching for an appropriate keyword, note the name of the eBook before opening a search result.

Opposing Viewpoints

Suggestion:  Complete a keyword search, or use "Browse Topics" tab: 

Bilingual Education     Charter School     Homeschooling     Online Education     School Discipline     School Dress Codes     School Funding     School Reform     School Start Times     School Uniforms     School Violence     Special Education and Learning Disabilities     Standardized Testing     Student Activism and Free Speech     Student Rights     Students and Grades     Students and Homework     Technology and Education     Title IX     

Each has its own portal page of resources.

U.S. History in Context

Suggestion:  Complete a keyword search, or use "Browse Topics" tab: 

Affirmative Action     Brown v. Board of Education     Disability Rights Movement     Plessy v. Ferguson     Scopes "Monkey" Trial

Each has its own portal page of resources.

Destiny Discover

Remote Database/eBook Use

Click the graphic below for the NHS database/eBook remote username/password. 

(Must be logged into an NPS Chrome account.)

WorldBook Student

WorldBook Student requires a student login.  See/click above for a reminder of the username/password

WorldBook Student has generally brief articles on many topics; use an appropriate keyword to search. There is also an overview article, entitled "Education", that may provide helpful background information about your topic.