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The Census 2010 Education Kit is designed to educate the nation about the importance of a fair and accurate census in 2010.

You can also download a printable version of the kit (pdf) that contains all the sections listed below.

1. Overview
   1. The census is mandated by the Constitution
   2. Important uses of census results
   3. Overview of the challenges in achieving an accurate count
   4. Overview of the 2010 census plan
2. The Importance of the Census
   1. Reapportionment and redistricting
   2. Federal, state, and local programs
      1. Workers
      2. Education
      3. People of color
      4. Immigrants
      5. Persons with disabilities
      6. Senior citizens
      7. Rural areas
      8. Business
      9. Community-based and social service organizations
3. Census Accuracy: The Undercount (and Overcount)
   1. The accuracy of the 2000 census
   2. Reasons behind the inaccuracies of the census
   3. Determining the undercount/overcount
4. Census 2010: Key Operations and Milestones; How You Can Get Involved
   1. Overview of the census plan
      1. Timeline
      2. The partnership program and the communications plan
      3. Technological challenges
   2. What you need to know
      1. The questionnaire
      2. Obtaining assistance in filling out the form
      3. Service-based enumeration
      4. Group quarters enumeration
   3. How you can help
      1. How you can prepare for a fair and complete count
      2. Jobs for Census 2010
      3. Regional and local office information
5. Additional Information
   1. Frequently asked questions
   2. Facts and figures
   3. Census history