Index
General Resources on Education Policy
- Education Policy Research Databases
- Federal Government Information on Education Policy
- Think Tanks & Organizations
Question-Specific Resources
Education Policy Research Databases
- Library Catalog This link opens in a new windowSearch our library catalog (aka OneSearch) for all types of sources. It combines results from many of our databases. (Ex Libris)
- Education Research Complete This link opens in a new windowSearch for journal articles on topics related to education, including all levels of education from early childhood to higher education, and all educational specialties, such as multilingual education, health education, and testing. (EBSCO)
- PAIS Index This link opens in a new windowSearch for journal articles, reports, and grey literature on topics related to the world's public affairs, public and social policies, international relations, and world politics. "PAIS" stands for "Public Affairs Information Service," and the content dates from the early 1900s-present. (ProQuest)
- CQ Magazine This link opens in a new windowAccess articles from a magazine that delivers nonpartisan news and analysis on the work of Congress. This database contains content from 1983-present. (Sage)
Federal Government Information on Education Policy
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) - Reports on EducationGAO is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. Often called the "congressional watchdog," GAO investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars.
- US House Committee on Education and the WorkforceFind hearings and discussions from this committee related to education policy.
- US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & PensionsListing of all committee hearings and legislation. Use the tabs at the top to find relevant hearings.
Think Tanks & Organizations
Think Tanks:
- Policy File Index This link opens in a new windowSearch across publications from many NGOs and nonprofits on a variety of policy topics.
- Brookings Institution - Education Topic pageProvides analysis and research on the US educational system. This think tank is political left of center.
- American Enterprise Institute - Education Policy StudiesContains research and analysis of the US educational system. This think tank is politically right of center.
- CATO InstituteA libertarian think tank that provides analysis and research on US education and child policy.
- The Wallace FoundationA national philanthropy that seeks to improve learning and enrichment for disadvantaged children and foster the vitality of the arts for everyone.
- RAND Corporation - Education ReformA nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that helps improve policy and decision-making through research and analysis.
- Annenberg Institute for School ReformA national policy-research and reform support organization at Brown University that promotes quality education for all children, especially in urban communities. The Institute's primary lines of inquiry include school transformation, college and career readiness, and extended learning time.
- Council of the Great City SchoolsA national education policy and research organization in Washington, D.C., with a membership of 65 urban school systems.
- Center on Education PolicyA national, independent advocate for public education and for more effective public schools.
- Urban InstituteA non-partisan think tank that emphasizes evidence-based policy and investigates topics ranging from the social safety net to health and tax policies; the well-being of families and neighborhoods; and trends in work, earnings, and wealth building.
Teachers' Unions:
Question #1: Funding Allocation
- DOE List of State Education AgenciesProvides links to state education agencies and reports on education related information.
- NCES - State ProfilesProvides education related data of individual states, allowing for comparisons across states.
- NCES - National Report CardFind data of the national and state education systems including demographics and test score results.
- Newspaper Source Plus This link opens in a new windowSearch for newspaper articles from hundreds of national and regional newspapers, as well as transcripts of television and radio news. (EBSCO)
- National Conference of State Legislatures WebsiteProvides information on state laws, bills and policies, allowing for comparison amongst the states.
Question #2: Litigation
- Education Finance Litigation in the States (NCSL)Guide to recent education finance litigation from the National Conference of State Legislatures
- Education Law CenterState profiles and summaries of major litigation.
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new windowFull-text of legal materials (court cases, legislation, statutes, regulations, law reviews, and more). Use the section called "Look Up a Legal Case" to search for litigation.
Question #3: ESSA State Plans
- ESSA Info & Resources (NCSL)Information about the ESSA from the National Conference of State Legislatures
- U.S. Department of Education: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)Background information and recent updates on the ESSA, including info on state plan requirements.
- DOE List of State Education AgenciesLink to your state's education agency and then search (or browse) to find its ESSA plan.
Question #4: State Roles in Charter Schools
- National Conference of State Legislatures: Charter Schools in the StatesA series of policy briefs on state involvement in funding & management of charter schools.
- School Choice & Charters (NCSL)Information on charter schools from the National Conference of State Legislatures
- Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO)A research center at Stanford University committed to improving the body of empirical evidence about education reform and student performance at the primary and secondary levels.
- Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) - Charter Schools & Public ChoiceA research and policy analysis center at the University of Washington developing systemwide solutions for Kâ12 public education.