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    Virtual Library - Student  

    Badger Link
    Middle and High School
    Wisc. Newspapers, African American Biographies, and Wisconsin history

    Biography Resource
    Middle and High School
    Biographical dictionaries, periodical ariticles, photos and illustrations

    CultureGrams
    K-12
    Biographies, photos, games and geographical informaiton about cultures and countries

    Discovery Education streaming Plus
    K-12
    Discovery Education streaming Plus integrates seamlessly into any curriculum with 9,000 full-length videos segmented into 71,000 content-specific clips tied directly to state and national standards. Teachers can download and integrate concept-level video clips, virtual labs, interactives, audio files, lesson plans.

    EBSCO
    K-12
    Literary Reference Center, Kid's Search, full text magazine databases, teachers resources. 

    EBSCO - Literary Reference Center Plus 
    9-12
    Literary Reference Center Plus will assist high school students with homework and research assignments of a literary nature. 

    EBSCO - NoveList K-8 
    K-8
    Search hundreds of thousands of titles and retrieve author read-alikes, book lists, discussion guides and more.

    EBSCO - NoveList Plus 
    K-12
    Search by author, title, key words, or browse by age group.

    EBSCO - Points of View 
    9-12
    full text database with essays that present multiple sides of a current issue.

    eLibrary
    7-12
    Books, news, periodical articles, photos and radio transcripts

    eLibrary
    K-6
    Books, news, periodical articles, photos and radio transcripts

    Encyclopedia Britannica - School Edition
    Instant access to four complete encyclopedias and other resources that ensure consistency with classroom topics and age-appropriate language.

    Encyclopedia Britannica - Global Reference
    Comprehensive global content on subjects such as art, geography, history, politics, science, sports, technology, and more including culture, history, and traditions.

    Encyclopedia Britannica - Unabridged Dictionary
    Comprehensive database of word allows users to research language and study words in a variety of exciting ways.

    Critical Thinking
    Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center - Critical Thinking by Gale Centage learning

    Grolier Online
    Middle and High School
    Complete set of online Encyclopedias including magazines, newspapers, timelines, atlas, and weblinks

    Historical Black Newspapers and New York Times
    Complete run of the historical black newspapers and New York Times for research on historical events, social and cosumer history, economics, literature, technology and more.

    History Study Center
    K-12
    Collection of primary and secondary sources on global history from ancient times to the present days.

    News-2-You
    K-12
    A weekly online newspaper for beginning readers

    NetTrekker
    K-12
    Search Engine offering standards-based online resources.

    NewsBank
    Middle and High Schools
    Current news headlines lessons, news archives (since 1974), and maps

    Rand McNally
    K - 12
    Maps, games, activities, and geographic reference information.

    Rosen - Teen Health and Wellness
    Middle and High Schools
    Real Life, Real Answers, provides students with curricular support and self-help on a wide variety of topics

    SIRS Discoverer
    K-12
    Award winning, general reference database makes learning fun and intuitive for young students.

    SIRS Issues Researcher
    K-12
    General reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political and global issues.

    Thinkfinity
    K-12
    Links to amazing facts, online resources to help complete assignments, entertaining games to help study and learn, and real world problems to enhance literacy, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

    WISCareers
    Students 
    Facilitate lifelong career development, a meaningful work life, and a sound economic future

    World Book Program
    Middle and High School
    Encyclopedia complete with video, detailed atlas, and weblinks

    Click here to access MPS Benchmark Assessments.

    Contact your school's Assessment Coordinator if you have questions.

    Assessment Coordinators also are given the User ID and passwords for this website.

    Click on the image to enter the Student Learning Community

    Milwaukee Public Schools is excited to present the Student Learning Community, a student-focused online learning platform to extend, enhance and supplement our students educational experience with 21st Century teaching and learning technologies. Students will be exposed to working in a virtual environment for supplemental course work, group projects and community collaboration.

    A free service connecting you to an experienced librarian who has the knowledge and tools to find the information you need.

    Learning Links for Kindergarten to Grade 1 Learners  
    Literacy Center - The Early Childhood Education Network
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    Bembos Zoo
    A graphic designer's alphabet view. Interesting to adults as well. more...
    PBS Barney and Friends
    The favorite purple dinosaur with learning activities. more...
    Animal Alphabet
    Animal graphics and letter association. more...
    Language Arts Grades K - 1  
    A is for Angelfish
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    Barney and Friends
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    Bembos Zoo
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    Math Grades K-5  
    AAA Math
    BBC - The Little Animals Activity Centre
    Grades K-1
    Math Forum BEATCALC
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    Language Arts Grades 2-5  
    The Academy of American Poets
    Writers' Showcase
    Word Find
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    MPS Non-Discrimination Notice
    Nondiscrimination Notice

    It is the policy of the Milwaukee Public Schools that, as required by section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, no person will be denied admission to any public school or be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person's sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

    This policy also prohibits discrimination under related federal statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (disability).

    The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

    • For section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, federal Title II, or federal Title IX:
      Jennie B. Dorsey, Director, Department of Parent and Student Services, Room 133, Milwaukee Public Schools, 5225 West Vliet St. P. O. Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181
    • For Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504):
      Richard Brigham, 504/ADA Coordinator for Students, MPS Department of Special Services, 5225 West Vliet St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53208. (414) 475-8139 TTD: (414) 475-8139