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17 February 
In 1801, the electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr was broken by the House of Representatives: Jefferson was elected president.
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Bob is ten years older than his brother Stan. There was a time when Bob was three times as old as Stan. What was Stan's age when Bob was three times as old?

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Welcome to the NCES Kids' Zone

The NCES Kids' Zone provides information to help you learn about schools; decide on a college; find a public library; engage in several games, quizzes and skill building about math, probability, graphing, and mathematicians; and to learn many interesting facts about education.


Did you Know?

In Science, no state scored lower in 2011 than in 2009. The interactive map provides details! (more info)


The Word of the Day

kabuki -(n.).A Japanese popular drama in which dances, gestures, and songs are performed in a formal and stylized way.


The Quote of the Day

"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow."- Ronald E. Osborn


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Calling All Kids! We would like to hear from you to find out what other types of activities you would like to see on the NCES Kids' Zone! Please send your comments or suggestions to kidszone@ed.gov

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