LibGuides: Project-Based Learning: Education in the U.S.

Websites

Education in the United States
Information about the U.S. educational system, from the U.S. Department of Education.
Education in Washington State
Links to information about education in Washington State.
Introduction to the U.S.-American Education System
An introduction to the U.S. educational system, from JustLanded.com.
School: the Story of American Public Education
Link to 6 videos on YouTube. The videos are from the PBS series of the same name.
The Structure of Education in the United States
Graphical organizer from the U.S. Department of Education. (This page has links to a variety of statistics about education in the US.)
Understanding the American Education System
From Study in the USA.com. The American education system offers a rich field of choices, a large enough array of schools, programs, and locations, that the choices may overwhelm students. When searching for a school it’s important to familiarize yourself with the American education system.

Education in the United States
Pages 58-68 of the document "Welcome to the United States: a Guide for New Immigrants", published in 2015 by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Publication M-618 (rev. 09/15).