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School Enrollment of 3- and 4-Year-Olds by State and Race About one-half of all children ages 3 and 4 years are enrolled in school, mostly in preschool, according to the latest Department of Education statistics. Enrollment varies significantly by state, from an estimated 27.5% in North Dakota to 66.3% in Connecticut.


What is the Best Degree for Millennials? Anything in Public Service Millennials have been described in many ways, but no one can deny their lust for social change and betterment. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics, tracking the number of persons completing degrees in the public service, shows this to be true.	Public School Revenue Sources by State The sources of funding for elementary and secondary education varies from state to state.	U.S. Public Library Performance Public libraries are central to the social and educational culture of communities throughout the United States. However, their institutional status in our communities may cause many to overlook what they do and how they do it.

Educational Attainment Data for Metro Areas Across the country, educational attainment gradually climbed in recent years. In particular, The Census Bureau reported a sharp increase in those earning master's and doctorate degrees over the past decade.

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