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Activities
Bring your classroom to life with real world data. Select an activity that supplements what you are currently teaching in subjects including English, Math, Geography and History.
Resources
Increase the data literacy of your students with resources that display data in fun ways. Choose from monthly Fun Facts, 5-Minute Challenge warm-up activities, maps, videos and more.
Standards
Statistics in Schools activities are based on relevant education standards and guidelines that outline the foundational knowledge and skills students should have at certain levels.
About
Statistics in Schools is a free Census Bureau program that uses the data to create resources for K-12 students in a variety of subjects.

Newsroom

The U.S. Census Bureau keeps you up to date on its Statistics in Schools (SIS) program with the latest developments and insights. We also provide shareable public service announcements—many of them featuring members of the performing arts and entertainment industry, who explain why they endorse the SIS program.

Newsletters

Our newsletters highlight timely SIS events and materials, including new classroom activities. Read past issues below and subscribe to receive new ones so you'll always be up to date.

Public Service Announcements

The SIS program is supported by partners who see the value of bringing real-life census data into the classroom. You can help spread the word about this unique program by sharing our public service announcements with educators and students' family members. In these PSAs, our partners talk about the ways in which SIS enhances learning and teaches skills that students need to succeed in a data-driven world.

Page Last Revised - April 4, 2024
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