LibGuides: Education: Educational Career & Data Resources

Pew Research: High School Graduates Increasingly Diverse

Educational Data & Statistics Resources

The following resources provide data and statistical information for Education in the U.S.

National Center for Education Statistics
“The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education."
SC Budget and Control Board's Office of Research and Statistics
Reports and statistical data available including Health and Demographics.
Pew Research Center
A nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world through public opinion polling, demographic research, and other data-driven social science research.
In$ite from the South Carolina Dept of Education
In$ite, the Financial Analysis Model for Education, was designed to assist school leaders to show how schools within the same district compare on spending patterns. In addition to collection information on the expenditures, it analyzes information at individual school sites.

Educational Organizations

Child Care & Early Education Research Connections
“Offering a comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-use collection of more than 13,000 resources from the many disciplines related to child care and early education.”
Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement (CERRA)
“The purpose of CERRA is to provide leadership in identifying, attracting, placing and retaining well-qualified individuals for the teaching profession in our South Carolina.”
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
SC Dept. of Education Office of Standards and Support
"A S²MART Center is a regional resource offering tiered support services designed to build capacity to improve instruction. We do this through listening, informing, assessing, planning, engaging and capacity building in classrooms, schools and districts."
South Carolina Department of Education
Check out Research & Statistics under Topics in order to view salary surveys, attendance policies, dropout data, and more.
United States Department of Education
Check out Research & Statistics (bottom right) for surveys, statistical tools, general resources, and more.

Professional Associations for Educators

Professional Associations often provide career information and resources, as well as the latest news, research, and practical information for professionals working in the field. Getting involved early in professional associations can also connect you to potential employers. mentors, and professional opportunities to add to your resume.

South Carolina Association of Teacher Educators (SCATE)
Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
EDUCAUSE
Association of American Educators (AAE)
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)