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The NCES Kids' Zone provides information to help you learn about schools; decide on a college; find a public library; engage in several games, quizzes and skill building about math, probability, graphing, and mathematicians; and to learn many interesting facts about education.

Did you Know?

NAEP uses two statistical models to analyze inclusion rates of students with disabilities in states participating in NAEP. (more info)

The Word of the Day

pinafore -(n.).A sleeveless, apron-like garment worn especially by small girls as a dress or overdress.

The Quote of the Day

"The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without his teacher."- Elbert Hubbard

SEEKING YOUR SUGGESTIONS

Calling All Kids! We would like to hear from you to find out what other types of activities you would like to see on the NCES Kids' Zone! Please send your comments or suggestions to kidszone@ed.gov

Data Snapshot

About 3,303,000 high school students are expected to graduate during the 2007-08 school year, including 2,988,000 public school graduates and 315,000 private school graduates.