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What it is:
The state-wide opt-in K-12 Databases program provides access to online research databases. Resources currently include a broad range of age appropriate, authoritative and relevant materials from Britannica Digital Learning and EBSCO Publishing. Access is 24/ 7/ 365 to students, teachers, parents and school leaders from school and home.
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How to use it:
Students today are exposed to more information than their grandparents were in a lifetime. Constructive and targeted integration of quality digital resources like the K-12 Databases enables students to acquire, practice, and apply higher order thinking skills resulting in better learning outcomes and better preparation for life after high school. Learn how to train, integrate and use these important online resources. Access is 24 / 7 / 365 from school and home.
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Who to thank:
Despite elimination of state funding, the K-12 Databases program continues to exist on an opt in basis. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has negotiated a very low per student fee for the perviously state-funded EBSCO and Britanncia K-12 pacakges. For details, please access the order form.
Very low pricing is available for the online research resources provided through the K-12 Databases program (EBSCO and Britannica). Click here to download campus order form / Click here to download district order form.
State-wide / Opt-in K-12 Databases Program
Online resources for all Texas public and public charter schools.