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Text the NRHS Media Center: 978-276-9002
Text the NRHS Media Center: 978-276-9002
Civic Action Project Toolkit (A step-by-step guide through the civil action process for students) by the Constitutional Rights Foundation
Civic Action Project Toolkit (A step-by-step guide through the civil action process for students) by the Constitutional Rights Foundation
Local Organizations (Massachusetts)
Local Organizations (Massachusetts)
North Reading community resources collected in partnership with the Community Impact Team.
Links to North Reading town social media accounts.
"From psychiatric disorders to the effects of digital media on emotional development—we tackle the topics that matter to you."
"From psychiatric disorders to the effects of digital media on emotional development—we tackle the topics that matter to you."
The mission of the Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) is to act as the primary advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth’s veterans.
DVS provides our veterans and their families with quality support services and directs an emergency financial assistance program for those veterans and their dependents who are in need.
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.
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.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI- Massachusetts)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI- Massachusetts)
National Organizations
National Organizations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research.
Focusing national attention on key educational issues.
Focusing national attention on key educational issues.
Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.
Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.
Local (Massachusetts) News
Local (Massachusetts) News
Text- only articles (not page reproductions). Does not contain all content found in the published version of the Globe, such as advertisements, charts, classified ads, graphs, most images, and non-staff written items. Navigate to the publications page and select the first publication on the list (Boston Globe; Boston, Mass.) to view all of the content published each day.
Text- only articles (not page reproductions). Does not contain all content found in the published version of the Globe, such as advertisements, charts, classified ads, graphs, most images, and non-staff written items. Navigate to the publications page and select the first publication on the list (Boston Globe; Boston, Mass.) to view all of the content published each day.
Updated daily by 8 a.m.
Updated daily by 8 a.m.
"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."
"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."
US & World News
US & World News
BBC News is a public service news broadcaster. They "produce programmes and services for audiences throughout the UK... They also produce content which can be enjoyed across the globe."
BBC News is a public service news broadcaster. They "produce programmes and services for audiences throughout the UK... They also produce content which can be enjoyed across the globe."
The Chronicle of Higher Education has the nation’s largest newsroom dedicated to covering colleges and universities.
The Chronicle of Higher Education has the nation’s largest newsroom dedicated to covering colleges and universities.
CNN Digital...seeks to inform, engage and empower the world. Staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by a dedicated team in CNN bureaus around the world, CNN's digital platforms deliver news from almost 4,000 journalists in every corner of the globe."
CNN Digital...seeks to inform, engage and empower the world. Staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by a dedicated team in CNN bureaus around the world, CNN's digital platforms deliver news from almost 4,000 journalists in every corner of the globe."
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."
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."
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)
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
World News Digest* To navigate, click on the 3 lines in the top left corner (looks like a hamburger). Browse news by people, country, and topic.
World News Digest* To navigate, click on the 3 lines in the top left corner (looks like a hamburger). Browse news by people, country, and topic.
Data Sources for Statistics and Trends
Data Sources for Statistics and Trends
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.
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.
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.
The Data Hub connects users to data and reports published by Massachusetts state agencies.
The Data Hub connects users to data and reports published by Massachusetts state agencies.
Tip: Browse by topic to locate data in different categories.
Tip: Browse by topic to locate data in different categories.
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions.
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions.
Helpful Databases for Research
Helpful Databases for Research
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Current news, journal articles, primary sources, statistics, audiovisual material, and web links. Over 600 topic pages offer organized collections of resources about events, countries, organizations, and subjects of national and international concern.
Current news, journal articles, primary sources, statistics, audiovisual material, and web links. Over 600 topic pages offer organized collections of resources about events, countries, organizations, and subjects of national and international concern.
Updated weekly, with an extensive backfile, Issues & Controversies* offers in-depth articles—each presenting both sides of an issue clearly, coherently, and without bias—made to inspire thought-provoking debates. Its straightforward presentation of the key facts, arguments, history, and current context of today’s most important and timely issues makes the database an ideal resource for research papers, debate preparation, and persuasive writing assignments.
Updated weekly, with an extensive backfile, Issues & Controversies* offers in-depth articles—each presenting both sides of an issue clearly, coherently, and without bias—made to inspire thought-provoking debates. Its straightforward presentation of the key facts, arguments, history, and current context of today’s most important and timely issues makes the database an ideal resource for research papers, debate preparation, and persuasive writing assignments.
Covers today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana.
Covers today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana.
Citation Tools
Citation Tools
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