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Welcome to the NCES Kids' Zone

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?

The average score for eighth-grade AI/AN students in reading was higher in 2009 than in 2007, and the percentage of AI/AN students at or above Proficient and at Advanced in mathematics was higher in 2009 than in 2005. (more info)


The Word of the Day

immerge -(v.).To submerge or disappear in or as if in a liquid. To disappear by entering into any medium, as the moon into the shadow of the sun


The Quote of the Day

"No matter how good teaching may be, each student must take the responsibility for his own education."- John Carolus S. J.


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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

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