THE CONDITION OF EDUCATION. The National Center for Education Statistics has published a report presenting 60 indicators that measure the soundness of education, monitor important developments in the field, and reveal trends in major aspects of education. Among the issues the report deals with are (1) the relationship of family background to educational outcomes and opportunities, (2) the characteristics of public elementary and secondary schools in different areas, and (3) trends in the cost of higher education. Following are some conclusions:

Family background. Comparisons by level of family income and by level of education of parents indicate a strong relationship between family background and educational achievement. In particular:

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