First Look Report Presents Preliminary Findings on COVID-19 Pandemic Effects on Undergraduates from the 2019–20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20)

A unique First Look report released by NCES describes the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on postsecondary students. » More info

Expenditures per Pupil for Public K–12 Education Increased in FY 19

Current expenditures per pupil on a national basis increased by 2.1 percent to $13,187 from FY 19 to FY 18, following an increase of 0.9 percent between FY 17 and FY 18, after adjusting for inflation.

Increases in current expenditures per pupil from FY 18 to FY 19 were among the five highest in Oklahoma (10.3 percent), Washington (8.2 percent), Colorado (5.9 percent), California (5.5 percent), and West Virginia (3.9 percent). » More info

New Study Examines Proficiency Skills of U.S. Young Adults at Ages 15 and 19

A new report examines the literacy and numeracy skills of U.S. young adults as they transition to post-high school life and how these are related to their earlier proficiency in reading and mathematics in Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). » More info

Parental Involvement in U.S Public Schools in 2017-18

This report examines parent and/or guardian involvement in various school-based engagement opportunities, as reported by public elementary and secondary school principals before the coronavirus pandemic. » More info