Reviews the current state of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for youth in the United Kingdom, highlighting key challenges and ongoing policy reforms.  From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

Found that high school graduates in 2005 earned more mathematics credits, took higher level math courses, and received higher grades in math courses than in 1990.  The study explored the relationship between coursetaking and achievement by examining a sample of algebra 1 and geometry courses taught  in public high schools.   From the National Center for Education Statistics

This report analyzes National Science Foundation funding trends and related education policy issues.  It concludes with an analysis of potential policy options.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Reports the performance of U.S. fourth- and eighth-grade students against their foreign peers on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Math standards developed by state-based groups.  From the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association.

Topics covered include precollege credits, remedial education participation, withdrawals and repeated courses, and credits earned in science, technology, engineering, and math courses.   From the National Center for Education Statistics

Examines entrance into and attrition from science, technology, and Mathematics fields and the extent to which students participated in STEM coursework over a 6 year period.   From the National Center for Education Statistics

Examines how the relationship between high school courses taken and college attendance may have changed between the late 1970s and the late 1990s.  The paper examines changes in course selection in math, the sciences, and foreign languages over this period.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Discusses current STEM education policy issues and programs, including assessments of the federal STEM education effort involving some 200+ programs at 15 agencies and the condition of STEM education in the U.S. at the present time.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Subtitled: The Educational Experiences of American Indian and Alaska Native Students at Grades 4 and 8.  Describes the educational achievement of Native American children on reading and mathematics tests plus information on their educational experiences based on responses to the NIES student, teacher, and school questionnaires.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Identifies the current size and economic impact of the state’s aviation and space industry, projects industry growth, and calls for investing in STEM education to promote growth    From the Office of the Governor

Tracks the educational progress in reading, math and science of a representative sample of language-minority students over an 8 year period during which language-minority student numbers grew by 2 million.  Student results are grouped by language proficiency, income, race/ethnicity, and mother’s education.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Concludes that offering Algebra I as an online course to students is an effective way to broaden access to algebra in grade 8 and lead students toward more challenging math course opportunities.   From the Institute of Education Sciences

Presents detailed results and key trends of math tests administered to 4^th and 8^th grade students in 21 urban school districts.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Provides one page snapshot reports of the math test results  for 4^th and 8^th graders in 21 urban school districts  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Reports national results on reading and math tests in 2011 for 4^th and 8^th graders.  Student performance increases in math at both grades and in reading at grade 8.  Also reports on states where grades were higher or lower on either exam.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Reports that Virginia’s 4^th graders were 5 points higher than the national average on the 2011 tests and 46% performed at or above the proficient level.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Reports that Virginia 8^th graders were 6 points higher than the national average on the 2011 tests and 40% performed at or above the proficient level.   From the National Center for Education Statistics

One page concise reports that present key results and trends in a condensed format for each state in the National Assessment of Educational Progress testing program.    From the National Center for Education Statistics

Reports the results of national math tests at grades 4 and 8.  Students scored higher on math than in previous test years.  Also reports results by gender, race, and state.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Reports results for Virginia students compared to national results on 2011 Scholastic Aptitude Tests in reading, writing, and mathematics.   From the Virginia Department of Education

Presents data about the characteristics, well-being, and adoption-related experiences of adopted children and their families and compares the responses of adopted children with those of all children.  From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Documents and analyzes the reasons for the low numbers of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.  From the U.S. Commerce Department

Reports that the number of minority students enrolled in graduate science and engineering programs rose from 37,000 in 1989 to 92,000 in 2009.  Provides statistics on the overall enrollment in science and engineering and the enrollment by race and specific subject field.  From the National Science Foundation

Describes the growth and importance to the economy of jobs in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  From the Department of Commerce

Describes the informal sector’s links to formal STEM education and its contribution to the national STEM learning agenda.  From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

Discusses careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—educational requirements, salaries, and particular job specialties within the broad fields.  From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Provides state level statistics on the number of STEM degrees conferred from academic years 2000-2001 and 2008-2009, both overall and by field.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

The latest in an annual series.  The most comprehensive collection of statistics about primary, secondary and postsecondary education.  Coverage includes enrollment, education attainment, teachers, libraries, finances and international comparisons.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Describes the results of the Program for International Student Assessment, an international test that measures the performance of 15 year olds in reading, math, and science every 3 years.  Compares results by country.   From the National Center for Education Statistics