The U.S. Department of Education, established on May 4, 1980, following the Department of Education Organization Act signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government. Its core mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. The department offers services including student loan management, grant opportunities, federal education legislation, and education-related data and research.
Notable figures associated with the Department of Education include various U.S. Secretaries of Education who have served over the years, contributing to policy and reform. The department has achieved significant milestones such as implementing policies to improve educational standards and providing financial aid to millions of students. Its overall impact includes enhancing educational opportunities, supporting disadvantaged students, and driving national educational policy and research initiatives.

Institute of Education Sciences
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Department of Education
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Pennsylvania Department of Education
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Arkansas Department of Education

Stanford Graduate School of Education
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U.S. Federal Government
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U.S. Economic Development Administration
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Department of Labor
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Department Of Commerce
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U.S. Department of the Treasury
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HUD
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Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
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National Science Foundation
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San Francisco Unified School District
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Department of Transportation
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Organizations similar to Department of Education include Institute of Education Sciences, Department of Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education and Arkansas Department of Education.
Department of Education was founded in 1979.
Department of Education's headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., DC, US.
Department of Education's most recent funding round was for $245M (USD) in September 2016.
As of Sep 30, 2016, Department of Education has raised a total of $245M (USD).
Department of Education has 3,912 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.