Basic Facts About Public Education in America

Few institutions in America are as large in population and diverse in nature as the U.S. public education system.

In this section, you can get basic facts about public education in America, including an overview of how the system operates, education attainment by Americans and how education is funded. You will also find information about U.S. student performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress in math, reading, writing and science. A glossary of education terms from Education Week newspaper will help you navigate what can be confusing and overwhelming education jargon.