http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/extended-05.html

Examines the so-called living standards of U.S. households in order to track quality of life items over time using a variety demographic characteristics. Covers consumer durable and electronic goods, housing conditions, neighborhood safety, community services, and satisfaction with schools. From the Census Bureau.

http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/income_wealth/014415.html

Press release which provides links to data tables with state and county estimates for the total number of people in poverty, the number of children under five in poverty, the number of children under 18 in poverty and the median household income. Data on children under five in poverty is state level only. From the Census Bureau.

http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12751

Argues that the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program should adopt a new set of nutrient targets and standards to improve the ability of the programs to meet children's nutritional needs. The new standards would limit sodium and calories and encourage children to eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. From the Institute of Medicine.

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/NewHome/pressreleases/2009/oct20.html

Press release with statistics on the graduation rates of members of the class of 2009. Provides statistics on graduation rate percentages by race, ethnicity, gender, disability, limited English proficient, economic disadvantaged, homeless, and migrant categories. From the Virginia Department of Education

http://leg2.state.va.us/dls/h&sdocs.nsf/By+Year/RD3212009/$file/RD321.pdf

Examines the progress being made toward long-term goals for both Virginia and its state government. Covers developments related to the economy, education, health and family, public safety, and transportation. From the Council on Virginia's Future.

http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2010309

Presents national and state level data on student enrollment by grade and by race/ethnicity within grade, the number of teachers and other education staff, and student/staff ratios for the school year 2007-2008. From the National Center for Education Statistics.

http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/age/2006%20Baby%20Boomers.pdf

Offers the first profile of members of the Baby Boom generation in the past 13 years. Covers, among other characteristics, geographic distribution, marital status, educational attainment, income, and compares the Baby Boomers with adults in younger and older age groups. From the Census Bureau.

http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2010456

Tries to assess the relative rigor of the adequate yearly progress standards established by states under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. From the National Center for Education Statistics.

http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2010005

Subtitled: First Findings from the Kindergarten Data Collections of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Birth Cohort. Offers a snapshot of the demographic characteristics, reading and mathematics knowledge, fine motor skills, and before and after school care arrangements of this group of children as they begin kindergarten. From the National Center for Education Statistics.

http://www.fns.usda.gov/ORA/menu/Published/CNP/FILES/NSLPDirectCertification2009.pdf

Reports on the progress made by states and school districts in directly certifying eligibility for free school lunch programs for children from households that receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Asssistance Program (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program). Reports that 78% of all school districts directly certified some SNAP participants. From the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/school/cps2008.html

A set of eight detailed tables with student characteristics. Includes enrollment in vocational courses. From the Census Bureau.