ASFSA State Policy Index
The American School Food Service Association has compiled a searchable index of state policies/legislation related to issues in child nutrition The database is keyword searchable of the body of state school meal/child nutrition legislation. You may view the ASFSA site at:
www.asfsa.org/childnutrition/govtaffairs/statutes
Asthma Statistics
Asthma Prevalence, Health Care Use and Mortality, 2000-2001
www.cdc.gov/asthma.htm
Census 2000 Data Access and Use
The Census Bureau Web site enhances capacity for data, data integration and imparts knowledge about cross cutting issues.
proximityone.com/cen2000.htm
Child Trends DataBank Web Site
The Child Trends Databank provides access to information available for each of 70 key indicators of child and youth well-being, such as state, local, international estimates, and selected current research.
www.childtrendsdatabank.org
Health and Health Care in Schools Monthly Journal
The most recent issue of the HHCS journal can be found here as an on-line edition, or a printable edition. An archive of past issues is available.
www.healthinschools.org/ejournal/ejournal.htm
Forum on Child and Family Statistics
This searchable report presents 24 key indicators of the well-being of children, which are monitored through official Federal statistics covering children's economic security, health, behavior and social environment, and education. The report also presents data on eight key contextual measures and includes two indicators as special features: asthma prevalence and youth employment.
www.childstats.gov/ac2001/toc.asp
Great Schools.Net
GreatSchools.net is a source of school information on public, private, and charter elementary, middle and high schools in all 50 states and detailed school profiles for California, Arizona, Texas, Florida and Washington. The information provided can help find an "ideal" school, track a school's performance or get a school profile, and compare schools.
http://www.greatschools.net
Indicators of School Crime and Safety 2002 (PDF document requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
This report presents data on crime at school from the perspectives of students, teachers, principals, and the general population from an array of sources--the National Crime Victimization Survey, the School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey, the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, and the School and Staffing Survey.
nces.ed.gov/pubs2003/2003009.pdf
Kids Count
Kids Count, a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the U.S. By providing policymakers and citizens with benchmarks of child well-being, Kids Count seeks to enrich local, state, and national discussions concerning ways to secure better futures for all children. Maine Kids Count and National Kids Count
Maine Economic Data & Statistics (MaineGraph)
A menu-driven, graphical database with 78+ graphs of Maine and national economic indicators, with access provided to the raw data, economic and demographic forecasts and more.
www.maine.gov/portal/facts_history/statistics.html#economic
Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) Scores (2001-2002) (PDF document requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
MEA documents include Summary of Key Findings, Results Summary of Math, Science, Social Studies, and VPA , Results Summary of Reading, Writing, and Health, MEA Performance Comparisons and more.
www.maine.gov/education/mea/edmea.htm
Maine Marks for Children, Families and Communities
Maine Marks is a set of social indicators that reflect the well-being of Maine children, families and communities. It is an initiative of the Governors Children's Cabinet in partnership with the Maine's Kids Count, the Maine Development Foundation, the University of Southern Maine and other organizations.
www.mainemarks.org/
Maine Student Enrollment and Demographics
This data available on this searchable web site includes: Resident Enrollment (based on where students live), Attending Enrollment (based on where students are educated), Home School Students, Adult Ed Students, Dropout Data, High School Graduates, Retentions/Expulsions, Student Ethnicity and Gender Data, Early Childhood and All-Day K Programs, and Student Attendance.
www.maine.gov/education/enroll/enrlfacts.htm
Maine Youth Drug and Alcohol Use Survey (MYDAUS)
The overall goal of the Maine Youth Drug and Alcohol Use Survey (MYDAUS) is to identify patterns of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among middle and high school students in Maine, and to estimate the number and characteristics of students in this age group who are at elevated risk of drug use and related problems, which are found at multiple levels. These characteristics make it possible to identify specific populations in which risk factors are high and protective factors are low, which allows the targeting of interventions where they are most needed.
www.maine.gov/maineosa/survey/home.php
Maine's Learning Results: High Standards for All Students
Maine's Learning Results serve as the focal point for state and local efforts to improve student learning, define professional development needs, update local curriculum and instructional practices, and assess student achievement. The Learning Results web pages provide information about the activity currently underway both in the Department of Education and in schools and educational organizations around the state. The Learning Results "identify the knowledge and skills essential to prepare Maine students for work, for higher education, for citizenship, and for personal fulfillment."
www.state.me.us/education/lres/homepage.htm
Minnesota Student Survey Tobacco Briefs - Youth Tobacco Use Associated with Academic, Health and Social issues
The Minnesota Department of Health has developed tables of youth tobacco use that have been compared to a number of other critical health behaviors, academic issues and social conditions for 6th, 9th and 12th graders. The Minnesota Department of Education's Learning Readiness and Support team conducted further anaylsis and prepared briefs based on data from 50,000 9th grade students. Some effective school policy and programs are outlined in each brief.
National Census Data
This site consists of population data about age, gender, households, families, and housing units from the Census Short Form, and social, economic, and housing data from the Census Long Form. The site also includes estimates for the 108th Congressional Districts (Kids Count Census Data Online is currently the only site with this information). Data may be searched by county, town and metropolitan areas.
www.aecf.org/kidscount/census/
National Center for Health Statistics
The NCHS compiles statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of our people. These health statistics allow us to: document the health status of the population, identify disparities in health status and use of health care by race, ethnicity, SES, region, and other population gradients, describe experiences with the health care system, monitor trends in health status and health care, identify health problems, support research, provide information for making changes in public policies and programs, and evaluate the impact of health policies and programs.
www.cdc.gov/nchs/
National School District Census Data
Use these resources to assess and analyze characteristics of America's more than 14,000 public school districts by demographic size, composition, and patterns; financial characteristics; and related attributes. See overview of importance, scope, and use of school district geodemographic data.
proximityone.com/plsd.htm
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Database
Information in the database represents state laws, departmental regulations, board rules, directives and practices related to 40 requirements across seven major sections of the NCLB legislation. The information is offered four different ways: National, 50-State Map (one requirement across the nation), State Status and State Comparisons. The database will be updated frequently as policies change.
nclb.ecs.org/nclb
State Injury Indicators Report (SIIR), 2nd edition -- 1999 Data from the NCIPC
The SIIR compiles injury data voluntarily collected by 26 state health departments. It consolidates data from hospital records, death certificates, and several national surveillance systems and provides the rates of various injuries (such as traumatic brain injuries, fire and burn injuries, and suicide) and related factors (such as using seat belts and smoke alarms). Findings are also categorized by sex and age. SIIR findings can help states determine their individual injury prevention program priorities and identify prevention needs. These surveillance data can also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of program activities and identify problems needing further investigation. Go to their web site to download or order this report and others.
www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/indicators/default.htm
