Background The Child Well-Being Index is an average of factors related to child well-being in the United States. Users can download annual reports about national trends child well-being over time and the most recent Child Well-being Index. The Child Well-Being Index (CWI) is a measure of national trends in child well-being over time. This measure, modeled after the Consumer Price Index, is a yearly average of the factors related to…
Education Bill Tracking Database
Background Users can track legislation related to education. Topics include: after school programs, alternative education, teacher issues, school choice, No Child Left Behind Act, drop out prevention, primary education, secondary education, and postsecondary education. The Education Bill Tracking Database is maintained by the National Conference of State Legislatures. This Database allows users to track education legislation for the 2008 to present legislative session. Topics include, but are not limited to:…
Hispanic Religion Survey
Background Users can download data exploring the role of religion among Latinos. The Hispanic Religion Survey was conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center and the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. This survey explores religion among Latinos. Data Notes Users can download the dataset directly into SPSS statistical software. A nationally representative sample of Latinos adults (age 18 and older) completed bilingual telephone public opinion surveys in 2006. A…
National Center for Charitable Statistics
Users can view summary reports and interact with the databset to obtain information regarding registered nonprofit organizations on a state and national level. Topics include: registered nonprofit organizations, public charities, and private foundations in the United States and per state. Background The National Center for Charitable Statistics, managed by the Urban Institute, provides data on the nonprofit sector in the United States. Topics include registered nonprofit organizations, public charities and…
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Pew Hispanic Center
Background Users can download data and reports regarding the experience of Latinos in the United States. Users can also interact with maps to view population trends over time. The Pew Hispanic Center website contains reports and datasets regarding the experience of Latinos in the United States. Topics include, but are not limited to: home ownership, elections, criminal justice system, and education. Data Notes Users can view and download reports. Users…