The future of ERIC, the free education research literature database sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, is uncertain, due to the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Department. For now it is a viable source. However, a number of journals and grey literature have been deselected and will no longer be included from this point on. (2025 Journal List | 2025 Non-Journal List)
Further Reading
Selecting a specialized education database for literature reviews and evidence synthesis projects by Fitzgerald, Weaver, and Droog
A treasure trove of education reports and studies is under threat by Jill Barshay | April 21, 2025
Education Department restarts online library ERIC by Jill Barshay | April 28, 2025
last update: October 7, 2025
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