Making use of various types of data, including Geospatial (GIS) data and Numeric data (such as ICPSR data), can be an important component of research. If you're interested in learning more about how to incorporate data into your research, contact our GIS and numeric data specialists or Katherine Dexter Willis, Librarian for Management and Education. For more information about data, see http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/data/.

Beal, C. and Prioli, C., (Eds), 2002. Life at the edge of the sea: Essays on North Carolina's Coast and Coastal Culture.

Beck, P., 2002. Globalinks: Resources for Asian studies grades K-8.

Beck, P., 2002. Globalinks: Resources for world studies grades K-8.

Bettmann, O.L., 1992. The delights of reading: Quotes, notes & anecdotes.

Freedman, R., 2004. The voice that challenged a nation: Marian Anderson and the struggle for equal rights.

Great Source Education Group, 2004. Reader's handbook: A student guide for reading and learning.

Gustafson, C., 2003. Acting cool! Using reader's theatre to teach language arts and social studies in your classroom.

Gustafson, C., 2003. Acting cool! Using reader's theatre to teach math and science in your classroom.

Henkes, K., 2004. Kitten's first full moon.

Houlihan, T. and Phillips, J.S., 2000. Commonsense dot com: Real answers for real educators from an unlikely source.

Krashen, S.D., 2004. The power of reading: Insights from the research. (2nd ed.)

Marzano, R.J., Waters, T., & McNulty, B A., 2005. School leadership that works: From research to results.

O'Shea, M.R., 2005. From standards to success: A guide for school leaders.

Patrick, J.J. and Leming, R.S. (Eds.), 2001. Principles and practices of democracy in the education of social studies teachers: Civic learning in teacher education.

Penick, J.E. and Harris, R.L., 2005. Teaching with purpose: Closing the research-practice gap.

Raudenbush, S.W., 2004. Schooling, statistics, and poverty: Can we measure school improvement.

Sanders, B., 1994. A is for ox: The collapse of literacy and the rise of violence in an electronic age.

Schmidt, G.D., 2004. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster boy.

Toll, C.A., 2005. The literacy coach's survival guide: essential questions and practical answers.

Willems, M., 2004. Knuffle bunny: A cautionary tale.

Woodson, J., 2004. Coming on home soon.

DVDs:

Beyond F.A.T. City: A Look Back, A Look Ahead.

Classroom Discipline.

The Effective Teacher Series by Harry Wong

Kids and Attention Deficit Disorder: A Conversation with Edward M. Hallowell, MD

Multiple Intelligences: Other Styles of Learning.

Understanding Learning Disabilities: How Difficult Can This Be?

Without Pity: A Film about Abilities.


Videos:

Exploring Career Options with the Strong Interest Inventory.

When the Chips are Down: Strategies for Improving Chidlren's Behavior.

Cassettes:

Maggie's American Dream: The Life and times of a Black Family.

Books:

Chapman, G. and Campbell, R. (1997). The five love languages of children. Chicago: Northfield Publishing.

Choldenko, G. (2004). Al Capone does my shirts. NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Currie, P.S. and Wadlington, E.M. (2000). The Source for learning disabilities. East Moline, IL: LinguiSystems, Inc.

Ellis, D. (2001). The breadwinner. Buffalo: Douglas & McIntyre.

Fogarty, R. (1991). The Mindful school: How to integrate the curricula. Palantine, IL: IRI/Skylight Publishing, Inc.

Gere,A.R., Christenbury, L., and Sassi, K. (2003). Writing on demand: Best practices and strategies for success. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Gunning, T.G. (2005). Creating literacy instruction for all students (5th ed.) Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.

Hancock, M.R. (2000). A celebration of literature and response: Children, books, and teachers in K-8 classrooms. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Heitman, J. (2004). Teach writing to older readers using picture books: Every picture tells a story. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc.

Kadohata, C. (2004). Kira-Kira. NY: Atheneum.

Keefe, J.W. and Jenkins, J.M. (1997). Instruction and the learning environment. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

Ladson-Billings, G. (2001). Crossing over to Canaan: The journey of new teachers in diverse classrooms. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Lehman, B. (2004). The red book. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co.

Merriam, S.B. (1998). Qualitative research and case study applications in education: Revised and expanded from case study research in education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Oppel, K. (2004). Airborn. NY: Firewing Productions, Inc.

Pool, H. and Page, J.A.(Eds.).(1995). Beyond tracking: Finding success in inclusive schools. Bloomington, In: Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation.

Richek, M.A., Caldwell, J.S., Jennings, J.H., and Lerner, J.W. (2002). Reading problems: Assessment and teaching strategies (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Rosoff, M. (2004). How I live now. NY: Wendy Lamb Books.

Stratton, A. (2004). Chanda's secrets. NY: Annick Press.

U.S. Department of Education (2004). No child left behind: A toolkit for teachers. Jessup, MD: Education Publications Center.

Warlick, D.F. (2004). Redefining literacy for the 21st century. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc.

Wirt, V, Bryan, C.D., and Wesley, K.D. (2005). Discovering what works for struggling readers: Journeys of exploration with primary-grade students. Newark, DE: International Reading Assoc.

Wood, K.D. and Dickinson, T.S.(Eds.). (2000). Promoting literacy in grades 4-9: A handbook for teachers and administrators. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

NC Department of Public Instruction Distance Learning's "Connected Learning" Series kicks off a new year on Oct. 7 with the Second Annual Great Shoebox Glider Challenge. The Connected Learning Series focuses on using information and communication technologies to promote standards-based, project-centered learning that connects students with other students and/or with outside experts. All students and teachers across our state can participate either through videoconferencing or webcast.

The professional development strand will provide information about grant-writing to help educators design and fund their own connected learning projects. These sessions or eForums begin on September 16 with a live videoconference from the NC School Library Media Association's Conference in Winston-Salem. Check out http://video.dpi.state.nc.us/eforums for more information or contact Cris Crissman at ccrissma@dpi.state.nc.us for details.

A new report published by Scholastic Library Publishing called School Libraries Work validates the contribution school libraries staffed by certified school library media specialists make to student success. This report now substantiates over l0 years of research findings that school libraries and media specialists make a measurable impact on learning outcomes. In times of budget crises school libraries are often considered areas that can be cut, but findings from this report make a strong case for not only retaining school libraries but also for providing them with appropriate funding and staffing. Download the PDF report.