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Program

Participation rates in free school lunch programs remain higher for lower income
children even when program was expanded during the pandemic.

Population



Novice Data Users: Help Is on the Way

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Census Academy launches the 2022 Back to Data Basics
Webinar Series this week to help less experienced data users navigate census
data.

Health



Who Makes More Preventable Visits to the ER?

Census Bureau Study Shows a Link Between Lack of Various Resources and Higher
Number of Preventable Visits for Emergency Care.

Education



U.S. Teachers More Diverse but Still Lag Student Racial, Ethnic Makeup

U.S. Census Bureau analysis of Equal Employment Opportunity Tabulation data
shows gap between the racial and ethnicity diversity of teachers and students.

Education



Pre-COVID Early Childhood Enrollment Grew, More in Public Preschools

Before COVID-19, preschool enrollment was increasing as state funding of early
education programs grew and the federal government is now proposing universal

Income and Poverty



Nearly a Third of Parents Spent Child Tax Credit on School Expenses

Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey shows that many parents spent the first
three Child Tax Credit advance payments on child care or school expenses.

Education



New Census Tool Provides Child Poverty Rates in All School Districts

The 2019 SAIPE School District Profiles data visualization provides demographic
and economic information on more than 13,000 U.S. school districts.

Education



Elementary, Secondary School Revenue, Spending Increased in Most Areas

Preliminary data show most categories of elementary and secondary school system
spending increased from FY2019 to FY2020, with some exceptions due to COVID-19.

Income and Poverty



Did Unemployment Insurance Lower Official Poverty Rates in 2020?

Expanded unemployment insurance benefits and eligibility during the pandemic
lowered the overall poverty rate by 1.4 percentage points to 11.4% in 2020.

Business and Economy



Student Debt Weighed Heavily on Millions Even Before Pandemic

Student loans are one of the largest contributors to household debt, an added
burden on those already hard-hit by the economic fallout of the COVID-19
pandemic.

Education



Teachers Preparing for 2021-2022 School Year

New school activities on relevant topics such as apportionment results from the
2020 Census are available to teachers for free.

Population



How the Pandemic Affected Black and White Households

Loss of income during the pandemic caused more hardship for Black adults than
for White adults, even after accounting for differences in income and education.

Education



Does Majoring in STEM Lead to a STEM Job After Graduation?

Among STEM workers, those who majored in STEM earned more than those who did
not.

Education



U.S. Spending on Public Schools in 2019 Highest Since 2008

New Annual Survey of School System Finances data show the nation spent $752.3
billion on its 48 million children in public schools in 2019.

Education



One in Seven Social Safety Net Recipients in 2017 Were College Grads

At least 3.7 million college graduates participated in social safety net
programs in 2017.

Education



Access to Contraception Can Increase Women’s Educational Attainment

U.S. Census Bureau and University of Colorado researchers teamed up to analyze
the impact of a Colorado family planning program on high school completion.

Education



Teacher Appreciation Week Especially Significant in The Time of COVID

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools tools and resources aim to lessen
the burden on teachers seeking additional activities for their students.

Population



Working From Home During the Pandemic

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey shows that those who increased
frequency of telework had higher income and education and better health.

Employment



Unequally Essential: Women and Gender Pay Gap During COVID-19

On the eve of Equal Pay Day and as the nation recognizes Women’s History Month,
Census Bureau data show women still face pay disparities across occupations.

Education



Homeschooling on the Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey shows a substantial increase in
homeschooling during COVID-19.

Employment



Women Making Gains in STEM Occupations but Still Underrepresented

While women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they are only 27% of STEM
workers, up from 8% in 1970.

Education



New Census Bureau Resources for Distance Learning

The Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools program provides free online
activities and resources to enhance student engagement in distance learning.

Population



Can Data and Tech Help Solve Environmental Issues?

The Census Bureau's Opportunity Project celebrates its fifth anniversary with
four tech development sprints to create solutions to environmental...

Income and Poverty



Children in Poverty Less Likely to Engage in Sports, Gifted Programs

New U.S. Census Bureau survey highlights the impact that poverty has on
school-aged children’s involvement in extracurricular activities.

Education



Schooling During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey shows that nearly 93% of
households with school-age children reported engaging in “distance learning”
from home.

Population



2020 Census To Help School Districts Prepare for Next Era of Students

An accurate count of children can help communities meet the need for more
educational resources, including new schools.

Education



Black High School Attainment Nearly on Par With National Average

In recent years, Black educational attainment has been much closer to the
national average: 88% have a high school diploma. Gaps remain in college
attainment.

Education



Connecting With Partners: NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Promoting 2020 Census response is important to educators because the decennial
count informs funding for schools and other community services.

Education



School Enrollment: College Down, Graduate School Up

Two-year colleges saw the biggest percentage drop while enrollment in graduate
and professional schools increased by 307,000.

Education



2020 Census in the Classroom

For the upcoming school year, the Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools program
will teach students and parents why everyone should respond to the 2020 Census.

Education



College Degree Widens Gender Earnings Gap

More education leads to higher pay but the gender gap is greater among those
with a bachelor’s degree than among those without.

Education



A First-Person Account of Why Statistics in Schools Matter

Census Bureau statistician Adam Grundy shows how students can benefit from the
Statistics in Schools program.

Education



Largest Annual Increase in Public School Spending Since 2008

How much is the United States spending on public elementary and secondary school
systems? More than $694 billion in fiscal year 2017.

Education



Number of People With Master’s and Doctoral Degrees Doubles Since 2000

About 13.1 percent of U.S. adults had a master’s or doctoral degree in 2018, up
from 8.6 percent in 2000.

Education



Who Knew? Census Data Can Be Used in the Classroom

The Statistics in Schools Program has several sources of materials for teachers
to use that will enhance K-12 students’ knowledge on five core subjects.


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