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Back to School StatsNearly 50 million students are heading off to approximately 97,000 public elementary and secondary schools for the fall term, and before the school year is out, an estimated $489 billion will be spent related to their education. These are just a few of the statistics contained in Back to School Stats, which offers data about American elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools, students, and the educational process. (more info)

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In FY 07, $290.7 billion was spent on instruction for public elementary and secondary education. This includes spending on salaries and benefits for teachers and teacher aides, classroom supplies and services, and extracurricular and cocurricular activities. (NCES Reference)

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Compared to 1986, the percentage of 13-year-olds in 2008 taking algebra increased from 16 to 30 percent. <small>(Source: NAEP 2008 Long-Term Trend)</small>
Compared to 1986, the percentage of 13-year-olds in 2008 taking algebra increased from 16 to 30 percent. (Source: NAEP 2008 Long-Term Trend) (more info)
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