EBSCO Highlights Curriculum Standards

Edited from EBSCO press release As schools revisit state curriculum standards and more U.S. states adopt standards such as Common Core and as public libraries work to support their local school systems, EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is pulling together information to better serve students, educators and librarians. EBSCO has created a curriculum standards webpage to provide easy access to information about the EBSCO databases that are aligned with state standards and Common Core values. Common Core State Standards sets parameters for educators and parents to help make students college- and career-ready. Students are expected to “use technology and digital media strategically and capably.” Common Core also places importance on students’ ability to “employ technology thoughtfully to enhance their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language use,” and stipulates that “they tailor their searches online to acquire useful information efficiently, and they integrate what they learn using technology with what they learn offline.” EBSCO offers a number of  databases that can help teachers and librarians prepare their students to meet state standards and Common Core values including English Language Learner Reference Center, Literary Reference Center / Literary Reference Center Plus, History Reference Center, NoveList Plus, Poetry & Short Story Reference Center, Points of View Reference Center, and Science Reference Center. Database packages for elementary, middle, and high schools are also included. Reference Guides on the EBSCO Support Site demonstrate the ways in which educators can use EBSCO's dedicated interfaces to achieve the curriculum goals described in the Common Core State Standards. Read more from EBSCO   Both Gale/Cengage and Britannica also align content with curriculum standards in their K-12-focused databases. If you have any questions, drop us a comment or an email.