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Jan30

First Look report presents findings from the 2015–16 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:16)

A new First Look publication released by NCES describes the percentages of students receiving various types of financial aid and average amounts received, by type of institution attended, attendance pattern, dependency status, and income level. » More info

Jan23

High School Students Rely on Family and Themselves When Thinking About College and Careers

A new Statistics in Brief report finds that high school students most often report that their main influences when making decisions about college and careers are their family and themselves. » More info

Jan9

National Spending for Public Schools Increases for Second Consecutive Year in School Year 2014–15

Revenues and expenditures increased in public K-12 education for the second consecutive school year in 2014–15 (Fiscal Year 2015). » More info

Jan9

Postsecondary Institutions and Cost of Attendance in 2016-17; Degrees and Other Awards Conferred: 2015-16; and 12-Month Enrollment: 2015-16: First Look (Provisional Data)

This First Look is a revised version of the preliminary report released on July 18, 2017. » More info

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COE 2017

The Condition of Education is an annual report to Congress summarizing important developments and trends in the U.S. education system. The report presents 50 indicators on topics ranging from prekindergarten through postsecondary education, as well as labor force outcomes and international comparisons. Discover how you can use the Condition of Education to stay informed about the latest education data.

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Data Snapshot

Problem Solving Skills of 15-year-olds, 2013The U.S. average score on PISA 2012 Problem Solving was 508, which was higher than the OECD-PS average of 500.

SOURCE: Key findings from PISA 2012 Problem Solving: United States

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The Condition of Education

Condition of EducationBrowse key indicators on the condition of education in the United States at all levels, from prekindergarten through postsecondary, as well as labor force outcomes and international comparisons. The indicators summarize important developments and trends using the latest statistics, which are updated throughout the year as new data become available.

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