All About Education in America

Facts and figures on the nation’s school system.

Used vs. New Textbooks - Students can save hundreds of dollars by purchasing books on Amazon, and for the first three months of registration students are awarded free shipping. Another good source for selling and purchasing text books comes in the form of an app. Students can download Chegg to their iPhone or Android for low cost books.(Photo: Martin Poole/Getty Images)
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Dressed for Success - According to the National Retail Federation, families are spending $50 less on annual back-to-school shopping. The NRF estimated family's back-to-school spending for elementary and secondary school in 2013 would average about $634.78 — a decrease from the estimated $684.78 for the 2012 school year.(Photo: Apliiq)
153349255Get Off Your Phone - We all use our cellphones as a clutch. But if you have it in hand the whole time you’re out, there is less of a chance anyone would want to spark up a conversation with you. Challenge yourself to keep your phone locked away for at least 20 minutes and see what happens. (Photo: Alejandro Rivera/Getty Images)

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What are Students Being Taught? - Most schools are focused on the Common Core State Standard, which is a curriculum created to focus on math and reading. Forty-five states and the District of Columbia have adopted the standards, which many say are necessary to ensure that high school graduates are ready for college or a career.(Photo:Tyler Edwards)

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