America Counts: Stories about Education

Children in Poverty Less Likely to Participate in Sports, Gifted Programs

New U.S. Census Bureau survey highlights the impact that poverty has on school-aged children’s involvement in extracurricular activities.

Schooling During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey shows that nearly 93% of households with school-age children reported engaging in “distance learning� from home.

2020 Census Will Help School Districts Prepare for Next Generation of Students

An accurate count of children can help communities meet the need for more educational resources, including new schools.

Black High School Attainment Nearly on Par With National Average

In recent years, Black educational attainment has been much closer to the national average: 88% have a high school diploma. Gaps remain in college attainment.

Connecting With Partners: NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Promoting 2020 Census response is important to educators because the decennial count informs funding for schools and other community services.

School Enrollment: College Down, Graduate School Up

Two-year colleges saw the biggest percentage drop while enrollment in graduate and professional schools increased by 307,000.

2020 Census in the Classroom

For the upcoming school year, the Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools program will teach students and parents why everyone should respond to the 2020 Census.

College Degree Widens Gender Earnings Gap

More education leads to higher pay but the gender gap is greater among those with a bachelor’s degree than among those without.

A First-Person Account of Why Statistics in Schools Matter

Census Bureau statistician Adam Grundy shows how students can benefit from the Statistics in Schools program.

Largest Annual Increase in Public School Spending Since 2008

How much is the United States spending on public elementary and secondary school systems? More than $694 billion in fiscal year 2017.

Number of People With Master’s and Doctoral Degrees Doubles Since 2000

About 13.1 percent of U.S. adults had a master’s or doctoral degree in 2018, up from 8.6 percent in 2000.

Who Knew? Census Data Can Be Used in the Classroom

The Statistics in Schools Program has several sources of materials for teachers to use that will enhance K-12 students’ knowledge on five core subjects.

How Much Is Your College Degree Worth?

The Census Bureau is collaborating with colleges and universities to provide national-level statistics on labor market outcomes for post-secondary graduates. 

U.S. Population More Educated Than Ever Before

For the first time, 90 percent of the U.S. population finished high school or higher levels of education in 2017.

High Unemployment, High College Enrollment

A challenging economy can drive people back to college to learn new skills but what happens when the labor market improves?

Which States Spend the Most Money on Their Students?

A new set of data for 2016 lets you see how much your state is spending per pupil in public schools and how it compares to other states.

Where Are Our Teachers Going?

The percentage of educators leaving the profession has increased steadily every year in the past three years.

Bringing Census Bureau Data to Classrooms

Census Statistician Adam Grundy visits a school and shares innovative data products. Engaging youth audiences can improve response to Census Bureau surveys.

Number of Hispanic Students More Than Double in 20 Years

From 1996 to 2016, Hispanic students enrolled in schools from nursery school to college more than doubled. Hispanics now make up 22.7 percent of U.S. students.