America Counts: Stories about Education

Access to Contraception Can Increase Women’s Educational Attainment

U.S. Census Bureau and University of Colorado researchers teamed up to analyze the impact of a Colorado family planning program on high school completion.

Teacher Appreciation Week Especially Significant in The Time of COVID

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools tools and resources aim to lessen the burden on teachers seeking additional activities for their students.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.