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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?

In 2007, about one-fifth of non-American Indian/Alaska Native students attend schools located in rural areas, as compared to approximately half of American Indian/Alaska Native students. (more info)

The Word of the Day

immure -(v.).To confine within or as if within walls: imprison. To build into a wall, especially to entomb in a wall.

The Quote of the Day

"Teaching is leaving a vestige of one self in the development of another. And surely the student is a bank where you can deposit your most precious treasures."- Eugene P. Bertin

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

In 2005, 44 percent of persons nationwide age 16 and over participated in some form of adult educational activities.