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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?

In both music and visual arts, female students had a higher average responding score than male students in 2008. Female students had a higher average creating task score in visual arts. (more info)

The Word of the Day

carotid -(n.).Either of the two major arteries in the neck that carry blood to the head.

The Quote of the Day

"What nobler employment, or more valuable to the state, than that of the man who instructs the rising generation."- Marcus Tullius Cicero

SEEKING YOUR SUGGESTIONS

Calling All Kids! We would like to hear from you to find out what other types of activities you would like to see on the NCES Kids' Zone! Please send your comments or suggestions to kidszone@ed.gov

Data Snapshot

In 2008, 34 percent of eighth-graders reported participating in one or more of the following musical activities at school: playing in a band, playing in an orchestra, singing in a chorus or choir.