Swem Government Information - Education

Extended Measures of Well-Being: Living Conditions in the United States, 2005

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:20:00 -0500

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.

Census Bureau Releases 2008 Income and Poverty Estimates for All School Districts and Counties

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:14:00 -0500

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.

School Meals: Building Blocks for Healthy Children

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:43:00 -0500

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.

83.2 Percent of Class of 2009 Graduate on Time

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:54:00 -0500

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

The Virginia Report: 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:42:00 -0500

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.

Public Elementary and Secondary School Student Enrollment and Staff … School Year 2007-08

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:32:00 -0500

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.

Selected Characteristics of Baby Boomers 42 to 60 Years Old in 2006

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:28:00 -0500

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.

Mapping State Proficiency Standards Onto NAEP Scales: 2005-2007

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:38:00 -0500

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.

The Children Born in 2001 at Kindergarten Entry

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:37:00 -0500

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.

Direct Certification in the National School Lunch Program: State Implementation Progress

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:45:00 -0500

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.

School Enrollment: Social and Economic Characteristics of Students: October 2008

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:46:00 -0500

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.

America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:58:00 -0500

http://www.childstats.gov/pdf/ac2009/ac_09.pdf Offers a compendium of 40 key indicators across seven areas on aspects of the lives of children. The seven areas are family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education, and health. From the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics.

Teaching Children to Read

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:54:00 -0500

http://www.parliament.uk/documents/upload/postpn345.pdf Explains the reading process and the underlying basis of specific reading difficulties. Also summarizes different methods of reading instruction and examines their use in the context of current and possible future policy directions. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.

Educational Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:45:00 -0500

http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/DPC_Education_Report.pdf Describes how approximately $100 billion in emergency education funding was provided to states with ARRA funds. Also describes the educational benefits and employment outcomes resulting from the emergency funding. From the Domestic Policy Council and the Department of Education.

Economic Impact of the H1N1 Virus and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Hampton Roads

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:24:00 -0500

http://www.hrpdcva.gov/Documents/Economics/2009/Oct09Quarterly.pdf#page=1 Lead articles from the fall, 2009 issue of the Hampton Roads Economic Quarterly. Offers estimates of possible economic costs for Hampton Roads if swine flu forces the closure of schools or leads to worker absenteeism. Second article shows how much ARRA funding has been received in Hampton Roads and how it has been used. From the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission.