We love ProQuest.  It's an excellent database for research.  However, we also rely heavily on Gale.  You didn't mention ResearchItCT, but I assume you have the kids use that.  For a free database, it's incredible!

On Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM Hsiang, Sara <hsiangs@stratk12.org> wrote:
I am re-examining my databases for next year with an eye on a tight budget and needier students. I have several from Infobase (Issues and Controversies, Health Reference Center, and Modern World History Online--$400-$500/year), as well as Gale in Context and Britannica. The reading level for Infobase is not particularly user-friendly for the majority of our student population but is cheaper than alternatives.
Am I missing anything?
Thanks!
Sara


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