Education Law and Policy Internet Sources
Education Databases and Resources
ERIC
- The U.S. Department of Education sponsors the ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) database, which is the most comprehensive education database, with over a million records. (1966 to present)
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EBSCO - Academic Search Premier
- Academic Search Premier is an extensive academic database with thousands of titles, and assists cross-discipline research.
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- STU Access: Academic Search Premier - link on the Main Library e-Research Page.
Free Legal Education Law Resources
FindLaw's Education Law Center
- FindLaw's Education Law Center is a part of FindLaw, a web site that provides legal access to the public. There are statutes, regulations, and limited federal and state cases. This link brings you to the Education Law center, which provides articles that summarize key education topics.
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Public Interest Groups
Editorial Projects in Education
- The Editorial Projects in Education (EPE) publishes Education Week, and tracks Education Law developments. Their mission is to raise awareness of issues facing American schools. This web site has links to Education Week articles, blogs, and various education studies.
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National Education Association (NEA)
- NEA is the largest education association. They provide instruction tools for educators and report on education issues. The organization also tracks and comments on major statutes and cases affecting schools and educators.
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Education Commission of the States
- Education Commission of the States is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages discourse among today's educators and school officials. The organization's goal is to promote the development of sound policies and standards that will improve the American education system. The web site includes current reports, information on state government (officials, laws and regulations), and resources for education.
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Education Law Research Guides
Special Education Law / Georgia State University College of Law
- This Libguide's full title is, "Special Education Law: Resources to Help You Advocate for Your Special Education Child." This resource concentrates on special Education Laws and legal options available to parents. Content is divided by home, secondary, primary, and interest groups and associations.
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Georgetown Law Library's Education Law Research Guide
- This research guide is one of the better Education Law research guides available. Beyond providing legal primary and secondary source information, this guide can direct you to sources that will help you keep up with the changes in Education Law (e.g., identifies think tanks, news sources, and legislative material for proposed laws and regulations).
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