About ED
Overview and Mission Statement
ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED's 4,400 employees and $68 billion budget are 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.
Contacts
Organization
Budget and Performance
What We Do
- The Federal Role in Education
- Mission
- An Overview of the U.S. Department of Education
- ED Initiatives
- ED Programs
- Recursos en español
Publications
- ED Publications Online
- Order ED Publications
- Research Publications and Reports
- Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
Previous Projects
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