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A collection of more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports (most full-text) focusing on all levels of education, educational administration and policy.

Find sources for scholarships, grants, awards, and other financial support by searching this database of over 6200 foundations and public charities providing financial support for individual grantseekers. Updated quarterly.

The new, expanded LearningExpress Library now offers tutorial courses as well as practice tests with immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. New test and course resources include TOEFL, practice courses for reading, writing and math skills, and elementary, middle, and high school skills improvement. Other tests included are the SAT, GED, U.S. citizenship, professional licensing and certification exams, and many others. Something for everyone! Click here for a list of online test and course resources available.

Home access for this database is available only to Newton residents with a Newton library card number beginning 21323.

The College Board site takes you through practicing for, scheduling, and taking the SAT I and II, PSAT/NMSQT, CLEP, and AP tests. You will also find information on planning for college including college search tools, application and essay advice, and financial aid resources.

A freely browsable database of over 130,000 US public and private elementary and secondary schools with grades kindergarten through twelve.

The data provided includes characteristics such as school size, school level, geographic region, community type, program emphasis, and, where available, other data such as religious orientation and association membership.

Educational Opportunities of Greater Boston is an online database of adult education programs where you can find courses offered by 2- and 4-year colleges and universities throughout Massachusetts.

Through The Educator's Reference Desk you can access AskERIC's 2,000+ lesson plans, 3,000+ links to online education information, and 200+ question archive responses. While the U.S. Department of Education discontinued the AskERIC service in December 2003, The Educator's Reference Desk provides a search interface to the ERIC Database, providing access to over one million bibliographic records on educational research, theory, and practice.

FAFSA on the Web provides full information on the federal student aid process, including program information, eligibility, and online FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms.

Search for scholarships, loans, and other types of financial aid. Includes a variety of financial aid calculators and information on saving for college.

Designed by kids, FunWorks is a career exploration site for students in grades 6-9., particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

General Education Online is a free and open resource database of links to higher education facilities worldwide for researchers, students and others, providing links to the schools' websites. International Language Schools and International Flight Schools are also listed.

An initiative of the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, this website is designed to show you how schools in Massachusetts are performing and what you can do about it - whether you are an educator, a parent, or a policy-maker.

From George Washington University Heath Resource Center, links to resources about learning disabilities.

MCAS information, school and district profiles and other data, GED information and more.

The New England Board of Higher Education’s Regional Student Program provides New England residents with a tuition break when they study certain majors—not available at public colleges in their home state—at public colleges and universities in other New England states.

Newton Community Education is a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools, open to all students, regardless of residence. It provides educational, social, cultural, and vocational programs to adults and children alike.

Information and links for Newton schools, administration, School Committee, curriculum, libraries, transportation, lunch menus, and more.

The Online Education Database contains reviews of 444 online programs from 41 accredited schools. Sort reviews by programs, school, or degree level, or use the library section to learn more about online universities.

The College Board's Pay for College website contains information on scholarships, financial aid, loan programs, a free scholarship search program, and college financing calculators. Articles found on the site can be easily printed or emailed. College Board's website also includes information on planning for college, choosing a college, applying for college, and the SAT and other College Board tests.

Information about traditional higher education, along with lifelong learning, study abroad, and distance learning. In addition to their core products for college search and selection, test preparation, and financial aid, Peterson's offers online services for essay editing and instruction as well as resume writing.

Free study guides on a variety of standardized tests commonly utilized for admissions, licensing, and educational assessment, including GED, SAT, PSAT and SSAT. Also includes study resources and college tips. Created by educators in Minnesota and made possible by a generous grant from the McNamara Educational Trust.

A directory of trade schools, listing specific programs in areas of graphic design, culinary, automotive, cosmetology, interior design, flight, nursing, real estate, and more.