Engl 130: Research Hacks

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education. In addition to the subject navigation tabs, you may wish to explore the A-Z Subject Guide to help you identify a topic of interest.

Under Data tab, find statistics on K-12 and college and universities, including costs, staff, student demographics, English Language Learners, etc. Also data on school issues such as bullying, special education, suspensions/discipline, graduation rates, and STEM.

Educational policies, surveys, assessments, laws, programs, and other information

Under Data tab, find statistics on K-12 and college and universities, including costs, staff, student demographics, English Language Learners, etc. Also data on school issues such as bullying, special education, suspensions/discipline, graduation rates, and STEM.

Click on "Programs & Services" in the menu along the top of the page and then choose the box "Research" for data on HHS programs.

Search centralized access to information from local, state, and U.S. Government Agency websites.

Includes Macro Data, Industry Productivity & Digitization Data, International Trade Data, Individual Data, Hospital Provider Data, Demographic & Vital Statistics, Patent & Scientific Papers Data, & Other Data

Department of Labor statistics on topics such as labor force participation, unemployment, and wages.

Information and resources regarding the supreme court

Online research platform containing the National Survey of State Laws, multidisciplinary periodicals, government documents, international resources, case law, and more

United States National Park Service information and resources

Tools, resources, and information on mental health in America

United States department for health and human services with resources on all aspects of public health

Resources and information from the NIMH regarding mental health

Grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness

The U.S. Department of Defense website with a listing of military forces

Information on the West Point Academy military institution

Information and resources regarding advancements in the U.S. aerospace industry

Federal surveys as well as census information visible by county, state, zip code, etc.

A daily record of government activity (presidential notices, rules and regulations, funding opportunities, etc)

Search centralized access to information from local, state, and U.S. Government Agency websites.

Data for Federal, state, and local governments

Demographic and population facts for the U.S.

U.S. Department of Agriculture project to encourage climate-smart practices in agriculture

Information and Resources on sustainability and the environment from the EPA

The fourth installment of the national climate assessment from global change

U.S. Global Change Research Program

Oxfam's guide to shopping and eating sustainably