Digital Literacy

1. Online News Sources

  • BBC News - bbc.com
    International news coverage, including world events, politics, and culture.

  • CNN - cnn.com
    Breaking news, entertainment, sports, and more from the US and around the world.

  • NPR - npr.org
    News, stories, and podcasts from the National Public Radio.

  • Reuters - reuters.com
    Business, financial, national, and international news coverage.

  • The New York Times - nytimes.com
    In-depth reporting on news, politics, business, and culture.

  • The Guardian - theguardian.com
    UK-based news, including global coverage on various topics.

  • Washington Post - washingtonpost.com
    Comprehensive news coverage from the US and around the world.

  • BuzzFeed News - buzzfeednews.com
    News with a focus on social and cultural trends.

  • ProPublica - propublica.org
    Investigative journalism focused on exposing abuses of power.

2. Resources for College-Bound High School Students

  • College Board - collegeboard.org
    SAT, AP, and college planning resources.

  • Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
    Free online courses and practice for standardized tests.

  • Common App - commonapp.org
    Platform for applying to multiple colleges with one application.

  • FAFSA - fafsa.ed.gov
    Free application for federal student aid.

  • Cappex - cappex.com
    College search, scholarship matching, and reviews.

  • College Navigator - nces.ed.gov
    Search and compare colleges and universities.

  • Niche - niche.com
    College rankings, reviews, and statistics.

  • Fastweb - fastweb.com
    Scholarship search and college advice.

  • BigFuture - bigfuture.collegeboard.org
    College planning tool from College Board.

  • Princeton Review - princetonreview.com
    College prep, tutoring, and test prep services.

3. Mental Health Resources for Teens

  • Teen Mental Health - teenmentalhealth.org
    Resources and information on mental health for teens.

  • Mental Health America - mhanational.org
    Mental health screening tools and resources.

  • The Trevor Project - thetrevorproject.org
    Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

  • NAMI - nami.org
    National Alliance on Mental Illness resources and support.

  • Child Mind Institute - childmind.org
    Information and support for mental health and learning disorders.

  • ReachOut - reachout.com
    Support and resources for teens facing tough times.

  • Crisis Text Line - crisistextline.org
    Free, 24/7 text support for those in crisis.

  • Mindful - mindful.org
    Resources on mindfulness and mental well-being.

  • Seize the Awkward - seizetheawkward.org
    Encourages conversations about mental health.

  • YoungMinds - youngminds.org.uk
    UK-based mental health support for young people.

4. Educational Games and Websites

  • Coolmath Games - coolmathgames.com
    Fun, brain-training games for various age groups.

  • ABCmouse - abcmouse.com
    Educational games for younger students, up to age 8.

  • Prodigy Math Game - prodigygame.com
    Math practice in a fun, interactive game format.

  • Kahoot! - kahoot.com
    Game-based learning platform for interactive quizzes.

  • National Geographic Kids - kids.nationalgeographic.com
    Games and activities related to geography and nature.

  • Funbrain - funbrain.com
    Educational games and books for kids.

  • Minecraft Education Edition - education.minecraft.net
    Creative and educational activities using Minecraft.

  • BrainPOP - brainpop.com
    Animated educational videos and quizzes.

  • PBS Kids - pbskids.org
    Games and activities for kids that promote learning.

  • Code.org - code.org
    Learn to code through interactive games and tutorials.

5. Library Catalog and Database Access

  • WorldCat - worldcat.org
    Search the collections of libraries worldwide.

  • OverDrive - overdrive.com
    Access to ebooks and audiobooks from libraries.

  • Project Gutenberg - gutenberg.org
    Free ebooks of classic literature.

  • Libby - libbyapp.com
    App for borrowing digital content from libraries.

  • JSTOR - jstor.org
    Access academic journals, books, and primary sources.

  • Google Scholar - scholar.google.com
    Search scholarly articles and papers.

  • EBSCOhost - ebscohost.com
    Research databases for academic resources.

  • ProQuest - proquest.com
    Academic research databases and resources.

  • Library of Congress - loc.gov
    Access to vast digital collections and research tools.

  • PubMed - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
    Search for biomedical and life sciences research articles.

6. Homework Help and Study Resources

  • Chegg - chegg.com
    Homework help, tutoring, and textbook rentals.

  • Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
    Free online courses, lessons, and practice.

  • Quizlet - quizlet.com
    Study tools and flashcards.

  • Coursera - coursera.org
    Online courses from top universities.

  • SparkNotes - sparknotes.com
    Study guides and summaries for literature.

  • Wolfram Alpha - wolframalpha.com
    Computational knowledge engine for solving problems.

  • TED-Ed - ed.ted.com
    Educational videos and lessons.

  • HippoCampus - hippocampus.org
    Multimedia content on general education subjects.

  • Study.com - study.com
    Online courses and study resources.

  • CliffsNotes - cliffsnotes.com
    Study guides and test prep materials.

7. Career Exploration and Job Search