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JANUARY, 2012
Points of View Relevant to YOU

Religion, globalization and body image are just a few of the categories that can be found in the Canadian Points of View Reference Center. Each category includes many topics and excellent research resources to help students think critically about important issues. This database also models effective instructional design for project based learning. Read More


JANUARY, 2012
ERAC Commons – The Place to Connect!

Where can you post feedback about resources, converse with other educators and share a wealth of information? In our NEW ERAC Commons site (eraccommons.ca)! This social networking site features various ERAC products, provides tips on use in the classroom and encourages others to share their experiences and suggestions. To find out more, click here or to go directly to the ERAC Commons, click here.


JANUARY, 2012
ERAC Update January 2012

In this edition, learn about the launch of the new ERAC Commons site, find out what ERAC has planned for June 2012, and check out what’s been added to our on-line collection! There’s a lot more to enjoy, so click here to read more!


DECEMBER, 2011
Ministry Recommended Collection

ERAC continues to work with vendors and the Ministry of Education to move titles which are currently available from the "Ministry Recommended Resource List" into our online Collection. More than eighty plus titles were added in December alone! Just use the Status filter "Ministry Recommended" on the advanced search page to find them all.


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Child of Dandelions
Grades 9-10
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Duck on a Bike
Grades 1-3
English Language Arts
Peter Dolezal
Feather Brain
Grades 4-5
English Language Arts
Scholastic Canada LTD
Literacy Place for Early Years:
K Extension Pack

Grades K
English Language Arts
McGraw-Hill Ryerson
Pre-Calculus 11
Grades 11-12
Mathematics/Essentials of Mathematics

"We have no education staff in the district office. We have no one to go research some new product. We have to rely on someone else, like ERAC to do this work for us." – in regards to ERAC's evaluation services"

Angus Wilson

Superintendent of Schools
Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte
School District #50