1. An Overview of the Department of Education

    https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-overview

    Learn more about what the U.S. Department of Education does and how our work impacts education throughout the country. Find information about ED's mission, organization, and strategic plans.

  2. United States Department of Education - Wikipedia

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Education

    Learn about the history, functions, budget and programs of the federal agency that oversees education in the U.S. The department was created in 1979 and has a cabinet-level secretary and a staff of 3,912 employees.

  3. U.S. Department of Education (ED) - USAGov

    https://www.usa.gov/agencies/u-s-department-of-education

    The Department of Education (ED) fosters educational excellence, and to ensures equal access to educational opportunity for all.

  4. Grants and Programs | U.S. Department of Education

    https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs

    From Pell grants to federal work study programs, learn how to find money to pay for a student’s higher education. Find money for college Grants for Birth to Grade 12

  5. The U.S. Department of Education, Explained

    https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-education-explained/2024/10

    The Education Department in the Trump era, led by former Secretary Betsy DeVos, focused much of its attention on expanding and advocating for school choice. In 2016, Trump proposed a $20 million ...

  6. U.S. Department of Education - Encyclopedia Britannica

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/US-Department-of-Education

    U.S. Department of Education, executive division of the U.S. federal government responsible for carrying out government education programs. Established in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter, it seeks to ensure access to education and to improve the quality of education nationwide.