Hi. Listed below are some good research sites (paid for by the district) that can be used by students and staff:
World Book Online (online encyclopedia)
www.worldbookonline.com
user id: pwayschools
password: worldbook
EBSCO Database (magazine and newspaper articles, among other stuff--there are many databases from which to choose--I usually direct students to use the "Student Research Center")
http://search.ebscohost.com
user id: quibbletown
password: student
Discovery Education (educational videos)
www.discoveryeducation.com
user id: qm_student
password: student
Gale Database- Great resource for online magazine & journal article
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/pisc5792
password: quib