Located in El Paso, Texas, the El Paso Independent School District is the largest district in the Texas Education Agency's Educational Service Center - Region 19. With more than 63,000 students in 93 campuses, EPISD also is the seventh largest district in Texas and the 57th largest district in the United States. It also is El Paso's largest employer with nearly 9,000 employees and has an annual operating budget of $446 million. Organized in 1883, EPISD is not only a large district, but also one rich in history .

The mission of the El Paso Independent School District is" to meet the diverse needs of all students and empower them to become successful members of a global community.”

Disclaimer
The criteria used to select these websites are based on the site’s educational merit, accessibility, and reliability without pop-ups.  Some websites encourage visitors to “sign-up” for their services, but that decision is entirely up to the user.  Learning Library Resources of the El Paso Independent School District in no way endorses any of these sites.

This website has been developed by:
Library Learning Resources
El Paso Independent School District
6531 Boeing Drive El Paso, TX 79925
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Selection Policy
The criteria used in selecting each link for this website are as follows:

1. Breadth, depth, time and format: Is the subject well covered? Is the information accurate and current? Is the navigation within the site accessible and user friendly?
2. Content: Is the information factual? Does it contain pop-ups or commercials? Does it have a gateway to other search engines such as goggle? Is the information clear and academically sound?
3. Accuracy: Are there any biases in the information? Does the site provide a link to advertise or promote something?
4. Authority: Is the source of the link a scholarly organization?
5. Currency: Is the information updated periodically?
6. Value of link: If the value of the link lies in the additional resources the site provides, do those resources meet this website’s criteria?
7. Audience: Is the site age appropriate for students in Pre-kinder through twelfth grade?
8. Cost: A website that is partially free may be included if the free portion meets this website's criteria.