Population
Working From Home During the Pandemic
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey shows that those who increased frequency of telework had higher income and education and better health.
Employment
Unequally Essential: Women and Gender Pay Gap During COVID-19
On the eve of Equal Pay Day and as the nation recognizes Women’s History Month, Census Bureau data show women still face pay disparities across occupations.
Education
Homeschooling on the Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey shows a substantial increase in homeschooling during COVID-19.
Employment
Women Making Gains in STEM Occupations but Still Underrepresented
While women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they are only 27% of STEM workers, up from 8% in 1970.
Education
New Census Bureau Resources for Distance Learning
The Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools program provides free online activities and resources to enhance student engagement in distance learning.
Population
Can Data and Tech Help Solve Environmental Issues?
The Census Bureau's Opportunity Project celebrates its fifth anniversary with four tech development sprints to create solutions to environmental...
Income and Poverty
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.
Education
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.
Population
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.
Education
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.
Education
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.
Education
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.
Education
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.
Education
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.
Education
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.
Education
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.
Education
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.
Education
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.
Education
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.
Education
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.
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