Back to School 2010-2011 Stats from Census
By August, summertime is winding down and vacations will be coming to an
end, signaling that back-to-school time is near. It's a time that many children
eagerly anticipate—catching up with old friends, making new ones and settling
into a new daily routine. Parents and children alike scan the newspapers and
websites looking for sales to shop for a multitude of school supplies and the
latest clothing fads and essentials. This edition of the Census Bureau's Facts for Features
highlights the many statistics associated with the return to classrooms by our
nation's students and teachers. Facts for Features.