Description
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is a leading digital library for education research and information, maintained by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences.
ERIC provides free access to a vast collection of materials, including:
- Peer-reviewed journal articles
- Research reports and technical papers
- Conference proceedings
- Policy briefs and guidelines
- Grey literature from education organizations
Covering all areas of education, from early childhood and K-12 to higher education, adult learning, and teacher development. ERIC supports evidence-based practice and informed decision-making. Its advanced search tools and indexing make it easy to discover high-quality, authoritative resources.
Database Content
Journal articles
Theses
eBooks
Included in the Library Search?
Yes
AI Tools included?
No
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Accessibility statement