National Center for Education Statistics - NCES

NCES surveyed public school leaders about the use of artificial intelligence ( ).

Considering policies on students’ use of AI in school:

- 31 percent of public school leaders reported their school or district has a written policy,
- 18 percent reported that their school or district does not currently have a policy but they are aware of plans to develop one, and
- 30 percent reported that their school or district does not have a policy and they are not aware of current plans to develop one.

Around 7 in 10 public schools (73 percent) reported that they have at least a few who use AI for one or more of the following tasks:

- creating lesson plans,
- administrative tasks,
- creating tailored educational materials for students,
- supplementing instruction,
- creating diagnostic assessments,
- creating formative assessments, or
- grading and feedback.



Learn more:

Press Release - More than Half of Public School Leaders Say Cell Phones Hurt Academic Performance - February 19, 2025 Most schools have policies that restrict cell phone use during class, with many citing negative impacts on attention and performance.

New data from the National Center for Education Statistics

More than three-quarters of public schools (77 percent) reported that high-speed internet is available to students across all school grounds and buildings.

Additionally, 46 percent allow students to bring their device home on school days and weekends, while 37 percent do not allow students to bring their device home.

Learn more:

School Pulse Panel - Interactive Results Results for the 50 states and the District of Columbia are presented in interactive graphics as well as available for data downloads under CURRENT RELEASES and ADDITIONAL TOPICS. After selecting a topic area, users may choose different School Year(s) through a drop down (where applicable), scroll th...

In December 2024, NCES surveyed public school leaders about the use of artificial intelligence ( ).

- 69 percent had a favorable view of teachers using AI for their job duties, while 13 percent reported an unfavorable view.

- 42 percent had a favorable view of students using AI for learning, while 31 percent hold an unfavorable view.

Read the full release: https://nces.ed.gov/whatsnew/press_releases/2_19_2025.asp

New data from the National Center for Education Statistics show that 77% of public schools restrict cell phone use during class.

More than half (53 percent) of public school leaders report that cell phone use negatively impacts academic performance in students.

Read the full release and explore the redesigned Institute of Education Sciences website here:

Press Release - More than Half of Public School Leaders Say Cell Phones Hurt Academic Performance - February 19, 2025 Most schools have policies that restrict cell phone use during class, with many citing negative impacts on attention and performance.

🏈 The College Football Playoff Championship is tomorrow tonight! 🏈

How much does it cost to attend the University of Notre Dame?
How about at The Ohio State University?
What degrees are offered?

Find out this information and much more by using our College Navigator tool. Access the tool here: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

🌟 Happy National Mentoring Month! 🌟

In our January 2024 report on School Safety and Crime, we shared that about 90% of public schools offered individual mentoring, tutoring, or coaching of students by adults.

The survey is a nationally representative survey of about 4,800 public elementary and secondary schools. The study was conducted from February 15 to July 19 of 2022. Read it here: https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/ssocs/

Thanks to all the mentors who dedicate their time and energy to mentor our future. You truly make a difference.

New year, new insights! This spring, the ECLS-K:2024 team starts its 2nd round of data collection, tracking 1st-grade progress with assessments & surveys from parents, teachers, & admins for a full picture of learning experiences. Read on our blog: https://nces.ed.gov/blogs/nces/post/happy-new-year-from-the-ecls-k-2024

📢 Registration is now open for the NCES Data Users Conference (DUC)!
Join us for this free virtual event, February 11–13, 2025, where researchers, policymakers, and data users will:
• Share insights and findings using NCES datasets.
• Discuss strategies for data linking, analysis, and visualization.
• Highlight critical topics in education, from achievement gaps to evolving education landscapes.

Learn from experts and engage with cutting-edge education research—at no cost.

Register today: https://web.cvent.com/event/4ba3c5df-d51e-469c-a471-cd34e97b77b2/summary

📈 Postsecondary enrollment grew by 2.5% in Fall 2023 compared to Fall 2022! Growth was seen at undergrad & grad levels, led by four-year institutions, with modest increases at two-year and less-than-two-year schools.

Dive into the trends today: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data

Check out the NCES School Weather Watch map to track wildfire updates with school and district locations. 🔥📍

https://nces.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=d3a21d3bf43f4cd999dc71933847bf88

Our IPEDS Fall 2023 data release is your go-to for postsecondary insights on U.S. colleges & universities.

Explore the latest trends today: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data

From his early days serving on the county school board to his pivotal role in championing school integration in Georgia, President Jimmy Carter dedicated his life to advancing education and equality. His unwavering commitment has left an indelible mark on our nation.

Today, we honor his extraordinary legacy and join in mourning his passing.