Highlights from Education at a Glance 2009 presents key education indicators for 2009. Each indicator is presented on a two-page spread. The left-hand page explains the significance of the indicator, discusses the main findings, examines key trends and provides readers with a links to further information. The right-hand page contains clearly presented charts and tables, accompanied by dynamic hyperlinks (StatLinks) that direct readers to the corresponding data in ExcelTM format. This edition includes coverage of education attainment and student numbers; economic and social benefits of education; how education is financed, the school environment; and initial findings from the new Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS).