Education is something that affects nearly everyone at some time in their lives, whether it is as a student, parent, teacher, or taxpayer. Here is where you can look for information and statistics on school districts or colleges and universities, explore opportunities for higher education, search for financial aid, practice for a test, or do research on education topics.
 

Education Resources (EBSCOHOST) 
(Funded by and available to Wisconsin residents)
Includes five major resources:

• Education Research Complete--covers all levels of education and all educational specialties
• Educational Resource Information Center (ERIC)--citations and links to full-text documents
• Academic Search Elite--full text for more than 2,000 journals covering nearly every area of academic study
• Professional Development Collection--“the most comprehensive collection of full text education journals in the world”  
• Educational Administration Abstracts 

 
One of the standard resources for higher education is the six-volume College Blue Book (R 378.73 C69). The various volumes include descriptive overviews and statistics on colleges and universities, an index of degrees offered by college and subject, occupational education opportunities, financial aid, and distance learning programs.

Peterson’s publishes a variety of comprehensive and detailed guides to educational opportunities. These include Four-Year Colleges  and Graduate Schools. 
 
Test Preparation Guides

The library has test preparation guides for the SAT, ACT, PSAT/NMSQT, CLEP, ASVAB, and Praxis. These can be checked out for three weeks. 
 

LearningExpress  
(Funded by and available to Wisconsin residents)
When the library does not have the test prep guide you need, try LearningExpress. LearningExpress Library is an interactive test preparation resource that includes practice exams for college entrance, graduate school admission, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math for all ages. You get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

Information and Statistics

National Center for Education Statistics
If you need information and statistics on school districts in the U.S., colleges and universities, and comparisons to educational systems in other countries, the National Center for Education Statistics probably has what you need.

Elementary and Secondary Education

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
The DPI is the state agency responsible for public elementary and secondary education in Wisconsin. Go here for news, directories, statistics, and a multitude of information concerning Wisconsin schools. 

 

Higher Education

University of Wisconsin System
The public university system in Wisconsin operates 26 campuses for post-secondary education. Use this as a gateway to all of them. 

 

Wisconsin Private Colleges
Try this website if you need help selecting a private college, applying for admission, or financing your education at one of Wisconsin’s independent colleges and universities. 

Peterson’s
A student planning their college education can find help choosing a college, preparing for college entrance exams, and financing their education. 

Federal Student Aid
Here is an overview of federal student aid programs and the FAFSA.

College Preparation Checklist

 

Test Preparation

KnowHow2Go Wisconsin
SAT, ACT, GRE

Test Preparation
GMAT, GRE, SAT

College Board
SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, CLEP

COMPASS
This is an assessment of your skills that helps you choose the right
program for your abilities.

_{Updated 2013/03/07 by Jeff R.}