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Bring your classroom to life with real world data. Select an activity that supplements what you are currently teaching in subjects including English, Math, Geography and History.
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Increase the data literacy of your students with resources that display data in fun ways. Choose from monthly Fun Facts, 5-Minute Challenge warm-up activities, maps, videos and more.
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Statistics in Schools activities are based on relevant education standards and guidelines that outline the foundational knowledge and skills students should have at certain levels.
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Statistics in Schools is a free Census Bureau program that uses the data to create resources for K-12 students in a variety of subjects.

Why 2020 Matters for Schools

Why 2020 Matters for Schools

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How the 2020 Census Affects Children

The 2020 Census count impacts the federal funds that communities receive each year for programs and services that are critical for schools, students, and younger children, such as:

  • Special education, Head Start, after-school programs, and classroom technology.
  • Food assistance, including free and reduced-price school lunches.
  • Maternal and child health programs.

 

 

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2020 Resources for Homes and Schools

New Statistics in Schools (SIS) activities and materials for the 2019-2020 school year spotlight the 2020 Census and the importance of making sure everyone is counted, especially children.  They're easy for teachers to use for classroom instruction or distance learning, and for parents and caregivers to use with children in their homes. Download these resources for pre-K through 12th grade today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020 Maps

Capture the attention of students with large, colorful maps filled with fun census-based facts about the country and its territories.

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Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021
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