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The NCES Kids' Zone provides information to help you learn about schools; decide on a college; find a public library; engage in several games, quizzes and skill building about math, probability, graphing, and mathematicians; and to learn many interesting facts about education.

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)

The Word of the Day

introspect -(v.).To examine one's own feelings, thoughts, and sensations.

The Quote of the Day

"Education, properly understood, is that which teaches discernment."- Joseph Roux

SEEKING YOUR SUGGESTIONS

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Data Snapshot

Approximately 46 percent of fourth-graders in the nation read for fun on their own time almost every day in 2011.