As previous readers of The Condition of Education will note, much has changed in this year's volume. The number of indicators is somewhat larger and the discussion in each indicator has increased, but most are shorter than in the past. In an effort to increase the utility and accessibility of the Condition , several changes have been made in the organization and style of the volume. The indicators are organized into six substantive sections assessing particular dimensions of the condition of education. Each section begins with an overview essay that summarizes the key points in the indicators to follow.
Most indicators contain a discussion and a single graph or table.
The icon to the side of the graph or table directs readers to supplemental notes, tables, or to another source for more information. Supplemental notes provide information on the sources of data used, how an analysis was conducted or provide explanations of categories used in an indicator. Tables provide more detailed breakouts for an indicator, such as household income, race-ethnicity, or parents' highest education level. A glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography of items cited in the Condition conclude the volume. Back To Top Data Sources Data reported in this volume are primarily from two types of sources.