This Library Subject Guide is designed to help you find the best sources for research in education.
Britannica Academic – This online encyclopedia is an excellent place to start researching education. There are articles on influential teaching theories and theorists, the history of education, and major educational institutions.
The Library Book & eBook Collections – The Library maintains a collection of books and eBooks on education and teaching. It is highly recommended you search our book collection for books on your topic.
EBSCOhost – Our EBSCO database has thousands of scholarly sources relating to teaching. Look for articles labelled Academic Journal articles.
ERIC.gov Database – The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is a free collection of scholarly articles focused on education. ERIC is sponsored by the US Department of Education.
PA Dept. of Education – The Pennsylvania Department of Education has information on teaching and educational standards in our state.
Newspapers and Magazines – These are reliable but non-scholarly sources of information on education. Some examples are NPR, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Scientific American, US News, the Guardian, or BBC News. Use the search function on these sites to look for articles on your education topics.