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Quality Counts 2012 State Highlights Reports

January 12, 2012 1 min read
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The Quality Counts 2012 Highlights Reports capture all of the data you need to assess your state鈥檚 performance in key areas. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages. You won鈥檛 want to miss your state鈥檚 data, so download your copy now. Your report includes:

State Grades

  • Chance for Success Index (2012)
  • K-12 Achievement (2012)
  • School Finance (2012)
  • Standards, Assessments, and Accountability (2012)
  • Teaching Profession (2012)
  • Transitions and Alignment (2011)

Special for Quality Counts 2012

  • State Use of International Indicators
  • State Education Policy Responses to the Economy

State Highlights Reports are available for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and compare individual state data to national data.

The National Highlights Report includes the national average and data for the top and bottom states.

National Highlights Report

State Highlights Reports (in Alphabetical Order)

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In March 2024, Education Week announced the end of the Quality Counts report after 25 years of serving as a comprehensive K-12 education scorecard. In response to new challenges and a shifting landscape, we are refocusing our efforts on research and analysis to better serve the K-12 community. For more information, please go here for the full context or learn more about the EdWeek Research Center.

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