Parents: Before you send your kids out on a field trip, make sure to review this helpful tips from teachers! #NationalFieldTripMonth
U.S. Department of Education
Government Administration
Washington, DC 647,921 followers
The official LinkedIn page for the United States Department of Education.
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.
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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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ED & the Federal Communications Commission have teamed up for a new resource guide to help schools & libraries identify cybersecurity risks & solutions. Learn more about the guide & the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, which will invest $200 million in school cybersecurity over the next three years: https://lnkd.in/eEYpue5i
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Check our ED's inaugural Open Data Plan! Learn how we're using open data to improve student outcomes, promote government accountability, and ensure equal access: https://lnkd.in/ezpqWtYW
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Custodians make our schools shine! Thank you for everything you do to make sure our school facilities are well-maintained and ready to support students' learning. #NationalCustodianDay #CustodialWorkersDay
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Voting should be a habit, not a hobby, for young voters. Here's how institutes of higher ed can help eligible students register to vote & participate in our democratic process: DCL on Voter Registration: https://lnkd.in/eMSQnaui Student Voter Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/e4PzW5Wm
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Federal funding is helping school districts like Austin Independent School District prioritize bilingual learning, academy recovery, staff retention, and additional mental health supports, as ED Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten saw firsthand earlier this year. #CelebratingTheBilingualChildMonth
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As communities continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, ED has compiled resources, including those developed by other federal agencies and organizations, for restoring teaching and learning environments: https://lnkd.in/exN3SGWe
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Music is a language that connects us all - and it starts with dedicated music educators sharing the power & joy of music with their students. #InternationalMusicDay
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As school leaders, principals set the tone for academic achievement, foster school culture & spirit, & ensure teachers & staff can effectively do their jobs...along with so many other duties they face each day. For everything you do: Thank you & happy #NationalPrincipalsMonth!