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Nov25

A Look at Barriers to Participation for Spanish-Speaking Parents: 2019

A new Data point using National Household Education Survey data shows that Spanish-speaking families or enrolled students reported barriers to participating in school activities due to language, though many were provided language services. » More info

Nov25

A Look at Parent Involvement by Household Language: 19992019

A new Data Point using National Household Education Survey data shows that the percentages of students whose parents reported participating in selected school-related activities were higher in 2019 than in 1999 for both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking families. » More info

Nov22

Proposal deadline is quickly approaching for the NCES Data Users Conference

The deadline for submitting proposals to present at the NCES Data Users Conference (DUC) is quickly approaching! The window for proposal submissions is open and will close on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. » More info

Nov14

New Data On Crime, Violence, Discipline, and Safety in U.S. Public Schools

NCES releases new public-use data on school crime and safety, including the frequency of school crime and violence at school, the presence and activities of school security staff, and policies and practices related to school crime prevention. » More info

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Condition of Education

The Condition of Education is an annual report to Congress summarizing important developments and trends in the U.S. education system. The report presents 50 indicators on topics ranging from prekindergarten through postsecondary education, as well as labor force outcomes and international comparisons. Discover how you can use the Condition of Education to stay informed about the latest education data.

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Data Snapshot

High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), 2021.

SOURCE: High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), 2021.

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Condition of Education

Condition of EducationBrowse key indicators on the condition of education in the United States at all levels, from prekindergarten through postsecondary, as well as labor force outcomes and international comparisons. The indicators summarize important developments and trends using the latest statistics, which are updated throughout the year as new data become available.

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Latest Posts from the NCES Blog

Nov1

Commissioner Remarks: OMB's New “Trust Regulation” Helps Ensure Objective and Timely Education Statisticse