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This edition is the 31st in a series of publications initiated in 1962. Its primary purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from kindergarten through graduate school. The "Digest" includes a selection of data from many sources, and draws especially on the results of surveys and activities of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The publication contains information on a variety of subjects, including: (1) numbers of schools and colleges; (2) numbers of teachers; (3) enrollments; (4) graduates; (5) educational attainment; (6) finances; (7) Federal funds for education; (8) employment and income of graduates; (9) libraries; and (10) international comparisons of education. Supplemental information is provided on population trends, attitudes toward education, educational characteristics of the labor force, government finances, and economic trends. New information is provided on trends in elementary-secondary school expenditures, race/ethnicity of college faculty, productivity measures of college faculty, revenues of colleges and universities by classification of institution, the percentage of population enrolled in college for Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries, and the use of telecommunications technologies in public schools. Data are presented in 32 figures and 415 tables, with an additional 20 tables in an appendix. Contains a guide to tabular presentation, guide to sources, and definitions. (LMI)
The Digest of Education Statistics, 1995, provides a comprehensive compilation of statistical data on American education from kindergarten through graduate school. This 31st edition, initiated in 1962, draws heavily on surveys and activities from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to present information on schools, teachers, enrollments, graduates, educational attainment, finances, and international comparisons. It also includes supplemental data on population trends, attitudes toward education, the labor force, government finances, and economic trends, offering a broad overview of the educational landscape.
As a long-standing annual publication, the Digest of Education Statistics serves as a foundational resource for researchers, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand trends in American education. Its comprehensive scope and reliance on official data from the National Center for Education Statistics lend it significant authority. The inclusion of historical data allows for the tracking of long-term educational developments, while new information highlights contemporary shifts and emerging areas of interest within the field. The sheer volume of data, presented across numerous tables and figures, makes it an indispensable reference for detailed analysis.
Page Count:
604
Publication Date:
1995-01-01
Publisher:
U.S. Government Printing Office
ISBN-10:
0160483794
ISBN-13:
9780160483790
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