The subject-specialist librarians have identified some of the more important federal government web sites for the disciplines taught at CSUSM. There are of course other sites as well, and in many cases the resource you need depends on the focus of your research.
 

Education

The Librarian who teaches, provides specialized reference, and collects for this area is Toni Olivas.

Research Resources

• Overviews: Education in the US (reports and much more from the State Department)
• National Center for Education Statistics
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Education Resources
• US Department of Education (teacher/administrator/student/parent resources and research)
• U. S. Geological Survey - Teachers and Students

Teaching Resources

• Environmental Protection Agency
• Just for Teachers (Dept of Education)
• Just for Administrators (Dept of Education)
• Office of Science Education (Curriculum support)
• Office of English Language Acquisition (Bilingual Education)

Student Resources

• Students.gov

K-12

• California State Standards and Frameworks (Note: standards are regulated by state departments of Education, rather than federal agencies) also see California Department of Education
• No Child Left Behind

Higher Education

• National Postsecondary Education Cooperative
• US Department of Education--Office of Postsecondary Education

California-Specific Resources

• California Department of Education
• California Education Code
• Ed-Data (Fiscal, demographic and performance data for K-12)
• State Board of Education
• San Diego County Office of Education
• Standards and Frameworks

 

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