National Center for Education Statistics | Golden Age

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on education in the United States. NCES is led by a commissioner, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. With a role in supporting policymakers, researchers, educators, and the public, NCES works closely with the National Center for Education Research (NCER), the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). NCES data and analysis have been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times and Education Week.