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Books
Education State Rankings by Call Number: Reference LA217.2 .E382Compare states in hundreds of education categories, including student achievement, teachers' salaries, school finance, and more.
The Almanac of American Education by Call Number: Reference LA217.2 .A45 2008Find national, regional, and state statistics addressing critical issues in education.
Web Resources
- National Center for Education StatisticsProduced by the U.S. Department of Education, this enormous site is crammed with education statistics and reports, including the Nation's Report Card. Find fast facts, search for a topic, or browse the annual reports.
- Minnesota Department of Education – Data and StatisticsFind the current numbers for Minnesota districts, schools, students, and teachers, as well as graduation rates and languages spoken at home.
- U.S. Census BureauThe main site for the Census. There's a lot of data here, but you can access most of their population and economic data through the American FactFinder site. Also check out the Economic Census, a detailed study of the U.S. national and local economies published every five years. 2007, 2002, and 1997 are available.