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International Scorecard: Are U.S. Kids Keeping Pace?
Should your middle schooler be brushing up on science during the summer break? Explore how U.S. fourth- and eighth-graders compare to their international peers with our interactive graphical scorecard.
Related: International Math Achievement |
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How much does the federal government spend, how is that money raised, where does it go and how has spending changed over time? A State of the USA tutorial.
Should your middle schooler be brushing up on science during the summer break? Explore how U.S. fourth- and eighth-graders compare to their international peers with our interactive graphical scorecard.
Related: International Math Achievement
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