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Michigan Department of Education

Millennium Indicators (United Nations)

Forty-eight social and economic indicators for 197 countries annually, 1985-2000
Includes carbon dioxide emissions, immunizations, AIDS, education, illiteracy, mortality, malnutrition, forested lands, sanitation, water and telephone lines
Data accessed by name of country

National Adult Literacy Survey

National Assessment of Educational Progress (Nation's Report Card)

National trends in reading, math, geographic, and history achievement for K-12
Extensive reports on national and state test scores of 4th, 8th, and 12th grade students by various demographic characteristics
Separate surveys on science, mathematics, history, geography

National Center for Education Statistics (US)

Web server has the full text of the Digest of Education Statistics and Condition of Education
- National data on schools, enrollment, and outcomes for all levels of education
On-line data is located under two sections of the main menu: Enyclopedia of ED Stats and Survey and Program Areas

National Commission on Teaching and America's Future

What Matters Most summarizes role of teachers in student development
Covers recruiting practices, educational development, rewards, and standards
Rates each state on hiring well-qualified teachers, teaching standards, and professional development

National Education Goals Report

Annual report ranks national progress on 17 education goals and states on 34 subjects, ranging from childhood immunizations to test scores to teacher education
State data may be accessed by subject (all states), comparison of three states on all subjects, or all of the data for one state

National Educational Longitudinal Survey

Survey follows elementary school cohorts in 1988 through high school, dropout, post-secondary education, or the workforce
Interviews with students, teachers, and parents to determine success factors
Numerous printed reports (pdf format) identify characteristics related to ultimate educational attainment

National Household Education Survey

Biennial survey since 1991 on various educational topics
Includes adult education, civic involvement, early childhood education, library use, parental involvement, and school violence
Web site provides questionnaires and subject item matrices

National Public School and School District Locator

Locate individual elementary or secondary schools or school districts by name, district, telephone number, or enrollment
Data includes location, number of teachers and students, student/teacher ratio, students by grade and ethnicity/race
Separate search engine for school districts