Civic Action Project

Civic Action Project Toolkit (A step-by-step guide through the civil action process for students) by the Constitutional Rights Foundation 

North Reading community resources collected in partnership with the Community Impact Team.

Links to North Reading town social media accounts.

The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital 

"From psychiatric disorders to the effects of digital media on emotional development—we tackle the topics that matter to you."

Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs 

Promotes independence, empowerment, and well-being of older people, individuals with disabilities, and their families. We ensure access to the resources you need to live healthy in every community in the Commonwealth. 

The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) works to ensure that people with disabilities can equally participate in all aspects of life in Massachusetts. MOD serves as a resource to state agencies, municipalities, and members of the general public by providing information, guidance and training on matters concerning disability-related civil rights, equal access, and opportunity.

Disability Rights, Access, & Resources

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI- Massachusetts) 

Navigating a Mental Health  Crisis                                                                        

Resources for Young Adults

American Psychological Association-                    Scientific research conducted by psychologists, organized by topics here, can inform and guide those seeking help with issues that affect their professional lives, family relationships and emotional wellness.

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Mental Health Tools and Resources

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Physical Activity

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) is the world's most widely used index to educational-related literature. Established in 1966, ERIC is supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences.  

NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States. We bring the expertise, drive, and dedication of 3 million educators and allies to advancing justice and excellence in public education.

The Natural Resources Defense Council- Environmental Issues and Solutions to Current Environmental Problems

The National Wildlife Federation, America's largest and most trusted conservation organization, works across the country to unite Americans from all walks of life in giving wildlife a voice. We've been on the front lines for wildlife since 1936, fighting for the conservation values that are woven into the fabric of our nation's collective heritage. 

USA.gov (www.usa.gov) is the official guide to government information and services.  Topics include Disability Services, Education, Housing, Health, and Laws and Legal Issues.

USDA (US Department of Agriculture) Find information on Climate, Conservation, Food and Nutrition and more.

U.S. Department of Education                              ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED's 4,400 employees and $68 billion budget are dedicated to:        

Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds.

Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research.

Focusing national attention on key educational issues.

Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.      

U.S. Department of State (see Policy Issues drop down menu)

"MA politics, policy, ideas, and civic life, with an emphasis on investigative reporting, in-depth analysis, and political mapping. We also provide a forum for policymakers and politicians to set forth their opinions." 

FactCheck.org "We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding."

Gale Onefile News contains regional, national, and world newspapers

Full-text of The New York Times from 1985-present (Note that this is NOT an exact replica of the print version of the newspaper)

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. We dig deep into important issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust — and we stick with those issues as long as it takes to hold power to account.

With a team of more than 100 dedicated journalists, ProPublica covers a range of topics including government and politics, business, criminal justice, the environment, education, health care, immigration, and technology. We focus on stories with the potential to spur real-world impact. Among other positive changes, our reporting has contributed to the passage of new laws; reversals of harmful policies and practices; and accountability for leaders at local, state and national levels.

Reuters "We work tirelessly to build partnerships with businesses around the world to create, verify and distribute news so more people have access to reliable information."

ScienceDaily features breaking news about the latest discoveries in science, health, the environment, technology, and more -- from leading universities, scientific journals, and research organizations.

Visitors can browse more than 500 individual topics, grouped into 12 main sections (listed under the top navigational menu), covering: the medical sciences and health; physical sciences and technology; biological sciences and the environment; and social sciences, business and education.

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.

Google Dataset Search is "a search engine from Google that helps researchers locate online data that is freely available for use." Hint: use search terms such as climate change, global warming, education covid 19, teen mental health United States, etc.   

Directions for Using Google Dataset Search