Education Research Guide:Government & Statistic Resources

The primary purpose of the Digest of Education Statistics is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school. The Digest includes a selection of data from many sources, both government and private, and draws especially on the results of surveys and activities carried out by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

The Condition of Education contains key indicators on all levels of education, labor force outcomes, and international comparisons. The indicators summarize important developments and trends using the latest statistics, which are updated throughout the year as new data become available. Spotlight indicators provide more in-depth analyses on selected topics.

A primary source on the U.S. government’s policy and resources relating to education. ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED's 4,400 employees and $68 billion budget are dedicated to: Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds. Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research. Focusing national attention on key educational issues. Ensuring equal access to education.

The congressionally mandated center is the primary organization that collects, collates, analyzes, and reports statistics on American education. Includes statistical data from five resources of the NCES: Condition of Education, Digest of Education Statistics, Projections of Education Statistics, Projections of Education Statistics, Education Indicators, and Youth Indicators.

This service center has created a Web site to help K-12 incorporate K-12 TexShare databases into lesson plans and classroom activities. This site is a wonderful resource. Region 20 plans to continually add materials to this site.

Official site of the TEA, based in Austin. Includes links to many, many resources for educators, including TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) and TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) information.

The Texas Education Agency administers the laws and rules that govern education in the state. This page provides information on existing laws and rules, the process by which rules are adopted, and the enforcement of those rules.

This page contains information about special education rules and regulations.

Which Texas laws and regulations cover bullying?

The Texas Education Code includes all laws and rules passed by the state legislature. It applies to most educational institutions that are supported in whole or part by state tax funds.

Compilation of all state agency rules in Texas.