Outlines the scope and services of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Clearinghouse on Reading and Communications Skills. (MS)

Briefly describes the ERIC system, focusing on the Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills. Describes the scope of the clearinghouse, the kinds of publications available, and the role of the user in the functioning of the clearinghouse. (RS)

This annotated bibliography of ERIC clearinghouse and support contractor publications covers 248 documents announced in RIE (Resources in Education) from January through December 1999. The format and arrangement of citations in this bibliography conform to that in the original announcement in RIE. Citations are arranged by clearinghouse, and…

This annotated bibliography of ERIC clearinghouse and support contractor publications covers 224 documents announced in "Resources in Education" (RIE) from January through December 1998. The format and arrangement of citations in this bibliography conform to that in the original announcement in RIE. Citations are arranged by…

This document contains two issues of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology (ERIC/IT) serial publication, "Update." Each issue includes feature articles; ERIC/IT News; information about new books published in cooperation with ERIC/IT; abstracts of new ERIC Digests, with links to full-text versions of the Digests; a…

On May 7, 1997, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Universal Service Order outlining a plan to guarantee that all eligible schools, libraries, and rural health care providers have affordable connections to the Internet. By making $2.5 billion available annually, this program will provide discounts (commonly known as the E-rate)…

This listing of homeschooling resources and organizations for gifted students lists resources for contests and competitions, curriculum, national standards by subject area, legal information, national home schooling organizations, publications, and Internet resources. Organizational entries usually provide name, address, phone number, and World…

Among the Internet's many resources is the World Wide Web, a global network of information servers provided by individuals, organizations, businesses, and federal agencies who are offering documents, data, images, and interactive sessions. For teachers, students, and parents this means access to information not in textbooks or the local library,…

This "Catalog of ERIC Clearinghouse Publications" highlights more than 1400 education publications prepared by the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Clearinghouses and currently in print and available. The titles are arranged by ERIC component and cover a broad range of subject areas in education. The major ERIC publication…

Step-by-step instructions for locating material in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database are provided. Following an introduction, information is presented in three main sections--manual searching, computer searching, and using search results. Subdivisions under manual searching describe who can or should do a manual search…

The study of fractions is fundamental in mathematics, yet it is among the most difficult topics for school students. This digest discusses the issues that students face in studying fractions and offers a curriculum consisting of four modules for teaching about fractions. Information about the Rational Number Project, additional resources, and…

In the information age of instant access to libraries, databases, information centers, organizations, government agencies, and self-appointed experts worldwide, it is hard to decide where to turn for accurate, reliable, and up-to-date information about mathematics education. This digest provides an annotated listing of World Wide Web resources and…

In response to the educational trend of using online resources, this digest provides a list of 19 selected online resources most likely to help educators plan and design their curricula. Preparation of the digest began with a retrospective view of language arts-related questions received over the last 5 years by the reference staff of the ERIC…

Technological resources abound for teachers of all subject areas, but for many reasons, such instructional technology seems to lend itself well to the social studies including economics. To help teachers efficiently use the latest economics resources available on the World Wide Web, this Digest identifies four sites that offer knowledge of…

In this age of digital technology, calculators, computers, and educational software, calculator-based laboratories have become important elements in the learning and teaching of mathematics. This digest provides an annotated listing of World Wide Web resources and contact information for organizations pertaining to technology use in mathematics…