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SWANK This link opens in a new window
“Netflix” for educators! This is a streaming service made especially for schools and institutions. Please note: some films require prior authorization to stream.
Classroom Video On Demand This link opens in a new window
A library of thousands of videos, full length films and TV episodes. This database covers a wide range of educational topics and has a particularly strong library of PBS videos.
Drama Online This link opens in a new window
Drama Online contains streaming video from partners including National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare’s Globe, Stratford Festival, TCG Books and other theatre organizations. You'll also find 4000+ playtexts, 450 audio plays and hundreds of scholarly books and articles. Username: columbia5w Password: lions#1

New York Times This link opens in a new window
Sometimes referred to as the Grey Lady, the New York Times is a news institution. An excellent place to look for articles on current events, criticism, essays, infographics and much more. Includes access to 150+ years of journalism through their archive. Make an account here: nyt.com/passes. Then you'll be able to log in using your CGPS email.
Wall Street Journal This link opens in a new window
Notable for its business coverage, the Wall Street Journal is a great place to look while researching economics, business, law, finance, and more. Username: cgps@cgps.org Password: lions1764
Flipster This link opens in a new window
Our magazine platform! Check out current and back issues of Wired, National Review, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, National Philosopher. National Geographic, The New Republic, Orion, The Week and Consumer Reports. Try the app to read on your phone and tablet. Username: columbia Password: Lions#1!
Washington Post, The This link opens in a new window
As their tagline "Democracy Dies in Darkness" would suggest, the Post specializes in current events and hard-hitting, well researched investigative reporting. Great for national and global news.
How to access:
Username: cgps@cgps.org
Password: Lions#1!
To log in, click "Sign in" at the top right of the screen. You'll be prompted for an email address, enter it, then click "next". Then you can enter the password.