Adult Basic Education (1996-present) - A scholarly journal with a practical intent devoted to improving the efforts of adult educators working with low-literate, educationally disadvantaged, and educationally oppressed people. Peer reviewed.
Adult Education Quarterly (1983-present) - Articles and book reviews about the research and theory in adult continuing education. Peer reviewed.
Adult Learning (1966-present) - Articles of interest pertaining to adult and continuing education for both educators and learners. Peer reviewed.
Community College Journal of Research & Practice (1997-present, with a 12-month full-text delay) - Publishes original research papers in the fields of community and junior college education and the social and behavioral sciences. Peer reviewed.
Community College Review (1973-present) - Original articles on both the theoretical and practical aspects of community college education in the areas of administration and management, changing technology, instruction, programming and curriculum, and student needs. Peer reviewed.
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education (1997-present) - A series of thematic journals exploring issues of common interest to instructors, administrators, counselors and policy makers in a broad range of adult and continuing education settings.
New Directions for Community Colleges (1997-present) - Coverage of the guidance needed in meeting the challenges of administrators distinctive and expanding educational mission. Peer reviewed.
Asia Pacific Journal of Teacher Education (1996-present, with a 12-month full-text delay) - An international medium for educators with an interest in the pre-service and continuing education of teachers. Peer reviewed.
British Educational Research Journal (1990-present, with an 18-month full-text delay) - An international forum for articles of interest to researchers in education. Peer reviewed.
Comparative Education (1990-present, with an 18-month full-text delay) - Articles, notes and comment, and thematic issues not only on education but in social, national and international development; contributions from fields of government, management, sociology, technology and communications as they affect educational policy. Peer reviewed.
Comparative Education Review (1957-2002) - The journal of the Comparative and International Education Society, investigates education throughout the world and the social, economic, and political forces that shape it. Founded in 1957 to advance knowledge and teaching in comparative education studies, the Review has since established itself as the most reliable source for the analysis of the place of education in countries other than the United States. Peer reviewed.
Compare (1994-present with a 12-month full-text delay) - An international journal featuring articles and information, analysis and discussion of educational policies, processes and structures and their relationships with the political, social and economic context. Peer reviewed.
International Journal of Educational Reform (1992-present) - Current information and analysis that combines the voices of the right and left on the political spectrum, and strives to provide a balanced view of both sides of the political and educational mainstream. Peer-reviewed.
International Journal of Leadership in Education (1999-present, with a 12-month full-text delay) - Strives to extend the dialogue from traditional educational administration to the themes of professional supervision, development & leadership. Peer reviewed.
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education : QSE (1998-present, with a 12-month full-text delay) - Aims to enhance the theory & practice of qualitative research in education by reporting experiences of a variety of techniques, including ethnographic observation & interviewing, grounded theory, life history, qualitative evaluation, curriculum criticism. Peer reviewed.
International Review of Education (1997-present) - Original articles and notes in English, French or German providing departments of education, teacher training institutions and professional readers worldwide with scholarly information on major educational innovations, research projects and trends. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Curriculum Studies (1997-present, with an 18-month, full-text delay) Addresses questions of theory, practice & policy-making in all areas of curriculum & teaching. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Education for Teaching (1990-present, with a 12-month, full-text delay) Addresses questions of theory, practice & policy-making in all areas of curriculum & teaching. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Education Policy (1999-present, with a 12-month, full-text delay) Comments on current international educational developments in a broad range of areas as well as providing a forum for wider historical & comparative analysis of policy. Peer reviewed.
American Secondary Education (2001-present) - Serves administrators, teachers, and others. Examines current issues in secondary education and focuses on the major issues facing those involved with secondary education.
The Clearing House (1990-present) - Articles reporting on useful practices, research findings and experiments, opinion on controversial issues, satirical articles and poems related to education for middle level and high school teachers and administrators. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Curriculum Studies (1997-present, with a 12-month full-text delay) -Addresses questions of theory, practice & policy-making in all areas of curriculum & teaching. Peer reviewed.
Early Childhood Education Journal (1997-present) - articles covering curriculum, child care programs, administration, staff development, family-school relationships, equity issues, multicultural units, health nutrition, facilities, special needs, and other areas of interest to professionals concerned with the education of the young child. Peer reviewed.
Early Childhood Research Quarterly (1995-present) - Provides information for scholars, researchers, practitioners, parents, and others interested in scholarly treatment of issues and concerns. Peer reviewed.
Early Years: Journal of International Research & Development (2001-present, with a 12-month full-text delay) Scholarly and practical articles about the early years of education. Peer reviewed.
International Journal of Early Years Education (1998-present, with a 12-month full-text delay) - Offers an international perspective on research and initiatives in the education of young children. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Early Childhood Literacy (2001-present) - Provides early childhood literacy research, from international researchers. A good source of cross-disciplinary perspectives. Peer reviewed.
Educational Measurement and Testing
Applied Measurement in Education (1988-present, with a 12-month full-text delay) - Provides information to improve measurement practice by enhancing the communication between academicians and educational measurement practitioners. Describes original research studies, innovative strategies, and integrative reviews of current approaches. Peer reviewed.
Educational and Psychological Measurement (1944-present) - Discusses problems in the field of measuring individual differences and reports research on the development and use of tests and measurements in education. Peer reviewed.
Educational Assessment (1993-present, with 12-month full-text delay) - research and scholarship on the assessment of individuals, groups, and programs in educational settings. Reports on studies of conventional testing practices, alternative approaches, scholarship on classroom practice, and national assessment.
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis (1979-present, with a 36-month full-text delay) - scholarly articles concerned with important issues in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of education policy. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Educational Measurement (1964-present) - Publishes original measurement research and reports of applications of measurement in an educational context, and reviews of current standardized educational and psychological tests. Peer reviewed. Also known as JEM.
Measurement & Evaluation in Counseling & Development (1990-present, with an 18-month full-text delay) - Articles dealing with the theoretical and other problems of the measurement specialist or directed at the administrator, counselor or personnel worker in schools and colleges, public and private agencies, business, industry or government. Peer reviewed.
Educational Research and Statistics
American Educational Research Journal (1964-2003) - Original empirical and theoretical studies and analyses in education. Peer reviewed.
Educational Researcher (1972-2003) - Scholarly articles of general significance to the educational research community from a wide range of disciplines. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Educational Research (2004-present) Articles that describe or synthesize research of direct relevance to educational practice in elementary and secondary education. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics (1994-present, with 36-month full-text delay) How educational statistics relate to planning, policy and practice. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Experimental Education (1994-present) - For researchers and practitioners interested in the advancement of educational research and its implementation to improve the educational process. Includes research studies that address all levels of schooling. Peer reviewed.
Review of Educational Research (1994-present) Integrative reviews of educational research. Peer reviewed.
English Journal (1912-present) Explores important issues in the teaching of secondary language arts and literature. Peer reviewed.
English Education (1997-present) A forum for discussion of issues related to English education, especially as it spans all levels of instruction, and the education and development of teachers of English at all levels. Peer reviewed.
Language Arts (1997-present) - Discussions on all aspects of language arts learning and teaching, as they relate to children in pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade. Articles discuss theory and practice, feature current research, and review children's and adolescent literature, as well as classroom and professional resources of interest to language arts educators. Peer reviewed.
American Journal of Education (1979-present, with a 60-month full-text delay) A synthesis of educational theory and practice, representing diverse aspects of the scholarship of education. Peer reviewed.
Comparative Education Review (1993-present) Comparative analyses of educational issues with implications for policy and planning. Peer reviewed.
Guidance, and School Psychology
Counselor Education and Supervision (1990-present, with an 18-month full-text delay) - Articles concerned with research, theory development, or program applications related to counselor education and supervision; the preparation and supervision of counselors in agency or school settings or at local, state and federal levels. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Counseling & Development (1974-present) - Articles of interest aimed at counselors, counseling psychologists and student personnel specialists who work in schools, colleges, community agencies, and government. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Counseling Psychology (1954-present) - Empirical studies about counseling processes and interventions, theoretical articles about counseling, and studies dealing with evaluation of counseling applications and programs. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Educational Psychology (1910-present) Articles about learning and cognition, psychological development, relationships, and adjustment of the individual, especially as related to the problems of instruction. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Multicultural Counseling & Development (1990-present, with an 18-month full text delay) - Research, theory, or program applications pertinent to multicultural and ethnic minority interest in all areas of counseling and human development. Peer reviewed.
Professional School Counseling (1997-present) Continues Elementary School Guidance and Counseling (1990-1997) and School Counselor (1990-1997). Peer reviewed.
School Psychology Review (1990-present) - Original research, thematic issues, reviews of theoretical and applied topics and descriptions of intervention techniques of interest to school psychologists. Peer reviewed.
Academe: Bulletin of the AAUP (2002-present) Articles, reports, book reviews and news for members of the American Association of University Professors. Not peer reviewed.
Change (1990-present) Explores issues and trends in higher education. Peer reviewed.
College Teaching (1990-present) - Interdisciplinary articles on issues related to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; teaching philosophy and practices, teachers' roles, professional development and evaluation, incentives and commentary on articles in the journal. Peer reviewed.
Research in higher education (1973-present) - Empirical studies on administration and faculty, curriculum and instruction, student characteristics, alumni assessment, recruitment and admissions, prediction and student academic performance, attrition and transfer for college administrators. Peer reviewed.
Innovative Higher Education (1997-present) - A refereed scholarly journal of articles presenting descriptions and evaluations of current innovations in higher education that strike a balance between practice and theory. Peer reviewed.
Journal of College Admission (2003-present) - Addresses the transition from secondary to higher education & related professional topics. Peer reviewed.
Journal of College Student Development (2003-present) Empirical research in the field of student affairs and higher education. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Higher Education (1930-present) - Published in affiliation with the American Association for Higher Education. Articles, review essays, and book reviews dealing with all aspects of higher education. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Teacher Education (1950-Present) - A forum for considering practice, policy, and research in teacher education. Peer reviewed.
New Directions for Student Services (1997-Present) - Offers guidelines and programs for aiding students in their total development: emotional, social, and physical, as well as intellectual. Peer reviewed.
The Review of Higher Education (1996-present) - The official journal of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), The Review of Higher Education provides a forum for discussion of issues affecting higher education. Peer reviewed.
International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education (2003-present) - Original articles on a variety of topics and research methods in both science and mathematics education. Peer reviewed.
The Journal of Mathematical Behavior (1995-present) Focus on the practical aspects of teaching and learning mathematics. Peer reviewed.
Mathematical Thinking & Learning (1999-present) - Directed at researchers interested in mathematics education with a particular focus on mathematical thinking, reasoning and learning. Peer reviewed.
The Mathematics Educator (1990-present) Research, literature reviews, book and software reviews, mathematical problems, and conference proceedings. Peer reviewed. Open access.
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy (1996-present, with a 12-month full text delay) - A forum for the literacy & language arts education of older learners. Goals are to encourage innovative ways of teaching and studying literacy and to address problems faced by educators. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Literacy Research (2002-present) - research related to literacy, language, and literacy, and language education from preschool through adulthood. Peer reviewed.
Reading Teacher (1990-present) - Discusses important issues and research on the teaching of reading and other language arts (whether whole language or phonics), primarily at the pre- and primary-school levels. Peer reviewed.
American School and University (1996-present) - For administrators in school districts and colleges concerned with facilities operations and management. Peer reviewed.
American School Board Journal (2003-present) - Provides information on the complex issues facing educators today including education trends, student achievement, curriculum development, school finance, etc. Not peer reviewed.
Educational Administration Quarterly (1963-present) - articles focused on timely and critical leadership and policy issues of educational organizations. Focus on scholarship and dialog. Peer reviewed.
Educational Leadership (1943-present) - Articles presenting a variety of viewpoints aimed at leaders in elementary, middle, and secondary education, those interested in curriculum, instruction, supervision, and leadership in schools. Not peer reviewed.
Electronic Journal of Science Education (2005-present) Offers the science education community, a publication devoted to the earth-friendly, timely sharing of ideas,, information, methods, and research relating to the teaching of science. Peer reviewed.
International Journal of Science Education (1999-present, with a 12-month, full-text delay) -- Special emphasis is placed on applicable research relevant to educational practice, guided by educational realities in systems, schools, colleges, & universities. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Chemical Education (1935-present) Publishes articles of interest to chemistry teachers from secondary school through graduate school. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Elementary Science Education (2000-present) Publishes research on learning and teaching science curriculum material. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching (1997-present) - Publishes reports for science education researchers and practitioners on issues of science teaching and learning and science education policy. Peer reviewed.
Science Scope (2005-present) Covers teacher-developed science activities (all disciplines) for use in the science classroom. Includes book reviews. Published by NSTA. Peer reviewed.
Science & Education (1997-present) Promotes research seeking to improve teaching, learning and curricula in science and mathematics. Peer reviewed.
Science Education (1997-present) - Original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring internationally in science curriculum, instruction, learning, policy, and preparation of science teachers with the aim to advance our knowledge of science education theory and practice. Peer reviewed.
Science Teacher (2005-present) Geared for science teachers of grades 7-12. Includes book and film reviews. Published by NSTA. Peer reviewed.
School Science and Mathematics (1999-present) -- Articles on assessment, curriculum, research, teacher education, learning theory, philosophy and history of science, non-traditional instruction, and science/technology/society. Includes book reviews. Published by The School Science and Mathematics Association. Peer reviewed.
American Journal on Mental Retardation (1997-present) - Current research on biological, behavioral and educational sciences in mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. Peer reviewed.
Annals of Dyslexia (1997-present) - Contains updates on current research & selected conference proceedings. Peer reviewed.
Exceptional Children (2001-present) - Original research on the education and development of exceptional infants, toddlers, children and youth and articles on professional issues of concern to special educators. Peer reviewed.
Gifted Child Quarterly (1957-present) Publishes articles on theory and research related to the education of gifted and talented children.
Journal of advanced academics (2006-present) - Focuses on research that supports and enhances advanced academic achievement for students of all ages. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (1993-present) - Original research, theoretical papers, critical reviews and brief reports on severe psychopathologies in childhood, not necessarily limited to autism and childhood schizophrenia. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Learning Disabilities (1975 present) - Contains articles on practice, research, and theory related to learning disabilities. Peer reviewed.
The journal of secondary gifted education (1996-2006) - A journal for teachers of secondary gifted students. Provides readers with curricula, strategies, and applications of research. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Special Education (1975-present) - A multidisciplinary publication presenting primary research and scholarly reviews related to special education. Peer reviewed.
Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research (1997-present) - Includes articles pertaining to the processes & disorders of hearing, language, & speech, & to the diagnosis & treatment of those disorders.
Learning Disability Quarterly (1978-present) - Research-based articles with an applied focus related to the field of learning disabilities.
Roeper review (1990-present) - Focuses on the philosophical, psychological, moral and academic issues relating to the lives and experiences of the gifted and talented. Peer-reviewed.
To suggest additional journals for this page, contact Beth McDonough.