Research Guides: Education Research Guide: Internet Resources

Website Evaluation Tips

Check out these tips when deciding to use an online source. Always be skeptical.

Authority: Who is responsible for creating the web page? Is there a publisher or sponsor of the web page? Can you find information about the author and publisher?
Audience: Who is this web site created for? Is the content geared towards an age group or population group?
Accuracy: How does the information compare to other sources?
Content: What is the content of the web site: images, articles, a blog? The type of domain (.edu, .gov, .org) may provide some clues about the information. Can you detect a bias? Are there cited references?
Currency: How recent is the web site? Is there information on when it was last updated?

Common Core State Standards Initiative
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).
New Jersey is one of 44 states, Washington, DC and the U.S. Virgin Islands to join the state-led Common Core State Standards initiative.
Core Curriculum Content Standards (New Jersey)
The New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards include Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards as well as K-12 standards.

NJ Educator Resource Exchange
This site includes lesson plans, videos, and assessment items related to the Common Core.
Lesson Plans from the International Reading Association
From the IRA - lesson planning resources.
NEA Lesson Planning Site
Search by grade level or subject.
Library of Congress Teacher Resources
Teaching resources from the Library of Congress. You can look for primary sources related to the common core.
Share My Lesson
Share My Lesson is a free site developed by the American Federation of Teachers and TES Connect, where educators can share resources and lessons.

National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
Ed Stats World Bank
NJ DOE Statistics
Statistics compiled by NJ Department of Education about NJ schools.

National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
The NIEER conducts and communicates research to support high-quality, effective early childhood education for all young children.
Digital Commons Network
The Digital Commons Network brings together free, full-text scholarly articles from hundreds of universities and colleges worldwide.
Center for Research and Reform in Education
The website of the Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE) at John Hopkins University provides a well-curated collection of evidence-based school reform models and practices for K-12 schools.