It's not just students & teachers heading back to school today, Secretary Cardona is joining them! Follow along all week as we hit the road to visit classrooms, pep rallies, and campuses on our Back to School Bus Tour! #EDBusTour24
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About us
Our mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED is dedicated to: • Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds. • Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research. • Focusing national attention on key educational issues. • Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.
- Website
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http://www.ed.gov/
External link for U.S. Department of Education
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- elementary and secondary education, postsecondary education, vocational and adult education, safe and drug free schools, educational grants, educational civil rights, student aid, and vocational rehabilitation
Locations
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Primary
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202, US
Employees at U.S. Department of Education
Updates
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A big #LaborDay "Thank you!" to everyone working hard to make our schools a success - teachers, school staff, parents, students, and so many others in our school communities! We hope you can take some much needed time today to rest, relax, and recharge for the year ahead!
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When a trauma strikes a school community, the grief can last for years. Frank DeAngelis & Michelle Kefford - former principal of Columbine High School & principal of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School - share their tips as part of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)'s Principal Recovery Network. #GriefAwarenessDay
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New classmates, new friends, and new opportunities to learn & grow together - that's what #BackToSchool is all about! #FridayFeeling
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So many people have benefitted from ED's TRIO Programs, including some of our colleagues at the Department. They shared their experience with TRIO and the impact the program had on their education and their lives. Learn more about TRIO: https://lnkd.in/gvhDrk9
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Getting kids safely #BackToSchool takes a talented team of bus drivers, crossing guards, bus aides, transportation coordinators, and many others. Thank you for your important work! #ThankYouThursday #FirstDayOfSchool
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Everyone has a role to play in #BackToSchool safety! ’s Back-to-School Campaign shares resources and guidance that K-12 leaders, educators, staff, and parents/guardians can use to help prepare for a safe return to school: https://lnkd.in/eTnu4URj
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#DYK: Through Federal TRIO Programs, ED provides grants & services to help low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities progress through the academic pipeline. Learn more as we mark TRIO's 60th anniversary: https://lnkd.in/gvhDrk9
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🚫 Myth: School food is unhealthy & gross. 🤢 ✅ Reality: As we heard from educators & students at the Prince William County Schools Food Showcase, schools meals today can be both nutritious & delicious! #WednesdayWisdom #BackToSchool
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Parents: Are you looking to get your kids involved in music but you’re not sure how? These tips from music students & educators can help! #TipTuesday #BackToSchool