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The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

Commissioner's Note on Data Quality as it relates to the Common Core of Data: 2009–10 (May 16)
In response to some misreported, school-level data reported on the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2009–10 Elementary and Secondary School Universe Survey, NCES Commissioner Jack Buckley has issued a statement and released an errata table identifying the known, misreported items. » more info

2008-09 Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study: Restricted-Use First Follow-up Data Files and File Documentation (May 15)
The Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study (B&B) examines students’ education and work experiences after they complete a bachelor’s degree, with a special emphasis on the experiences of new elementary and secondary teachers. » more info

The Nation's Report Card: Science 2011 (May 10)
This report presents results of the 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in science at grade 8. » more info

NAEP Science 2011 State Snapshot Reports (May 10)
Each state and jurisdiction that participated in the NAEP 2011 science assessment receives a one-page snapshot report that presents key findings and trends in a condensed format. » more info

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Did You Know?

Approximately 45 percent of fourth graders and 86 percent of eighth-graders in the nation had teachers who reported putting a heavy emphasis on algebra and functions in 2011, an increase for both grades as compared to 2009. » more info

Data Snapshot

Approximately 46 percent of fourth-graders in the nation read for fun on their own time almost every day in 2011.
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Statement of Commitment to Scientific Integrity
by Principal Statistical Agencies

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