The data presented in this report provide facts about the extent to which local, state, and national governments commit resources to public education. The level of commitment to education varies on a state-by-state basis. National Education Association (NEA) Research offers this report to its state and local affiliates as well as to researchers,…

The data presented in this report provide facts about the extent to which local, state, and national governments commit resources to public education. As one might expect in a nation as diverse as the United States--with respect to economics, geography, and politics--the level of commitment to education varies on a state-by-state basis. Thus, NEA…

School grades provide an easily understandable metric to measure the performance of a school. Parents and the general public can use the informational baseline school grade and its associated components to understand how well each school is serving its students. The school grades calculation was revised substantially for the 2014-15 school year to…

"Ohio Education by the Numbers" offers busy policy makers, journalists, and civic and business leaders simple and easy-to-use vital statistics about Ohio's schools and the students they serve. The facts and figures contained within offer an overview of Ohio's students; where they go to school; their achievement on national and state…

The data presented in this combined report--"Rankings & Estimates"--provide facts about the extent to which local, state, and national governments commit resources to public education. The National Education Association (NEA) Research offers this report to its state and local affiliates as well as to researchers, policymakers, and…

The data presented in this combined report--"Rankings & Estimates"--provide facts about the extent to which local, state, and national governments commit resources to public education. As one might expect in a nation as diverse as the United States--with respect to economics, geography, and politics--the level of commitment to…

The data presented in this combined report--"Rankings & Estimates"--provide facts about the extent to which local, state, and national governments commit resources to public education. As one might expect in a nation as diverse as the United States--with respect to economics, geography, and politics--the level of commitment to…

Selected facts and figures are provided about education in Alaska in 32 pages of brief tables. Information is provided concerning the 54 public school districts in Alaska where the average daily membership in 1989-90 reached 104,035 students. In most instances, data are presented for a span of years from the 1970's. Selected topics include:…

This paper provides an overview of U.S. Department of Education programs authorized and funded under federal law. It includes information as well on the laboratories, centers, and other facilities funded by the Department that provide important resources for education. Each entry, which gives a brief overview of a program or resource, is listed…

This publication contains 17 education "indicators," each telling a different and compelling story about American education. Most of the material comes from the Department of Education's 1986 and 1987 editions of "The Condition of Education." Listed under "outcomes," are the following indicators: (1) reading…

Statistical information about children in the state of Virginia is provided in this summary. Contents are organized under the following general headings: (1) family characteristics; (2) child care; (3) health; (4) schooling; (5) exceptional children; and (6) stress. Subcategories in each area are too numerous to list in their entirety. A sense of…

The data presented in this combined report--"Rankings & Estimates"--provide facts about the extent to which local, state, and national governments commit resources to public education. As one might expect in a nation as diverse as the United States--with respect to economics, geography, and politics--the level of commitment to education varies on…

This study of the market for media-based educational materials for preschool to high school through 1990 was commissioned to inform learning technologies professionals about the markets that show the greatest potential for their products in schools. Organized into five major sections, the executive summary discusses: (1) the current education…

Student/Teacher Ratios are calculated by dividing the fall enrollment count by the number of full-time equivalent teachers. Full-time equivalency (FTE) is the amount of time required to perform an assignment stated as a proportion of a full-time position, and computed by dividing the amount of time employed by the time normally required for a…

This book, which is in its 24th edition, provides general statistical data to the public, professional educators, and the General Assembly of North Carolina. The profile contains information on North Carolina's 1,247,144 students and 117 local education agencies, school personnel, and finances. Part I presents tables and summaries of statewide…