National Center for Education Statistics

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to education in the United States. NCES reports timely, useful, and high-quality data to the U.S. Department of Education, the Congress, state policymakers, other practitioners, and the general public with our wide variety of data collections designed to address high-priority education data needs.

Our video library offers reliable and accurate information about the status of education throughout the United States and how it compares internationally. Explore insightful themes from our latest reports and access short videos, presentations, and slideshows that highlight education topics and trends.

The content of these videos does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of NCES or the United States Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the United States Government.