When the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence 248 years ago, they set us on a path towards the promises of life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness. Today, we celebrate & continue that work so those promises can be enjoyed by all. Happy #IndependenceDay!
U.S. Department of Education
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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.
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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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400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202, US
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Updates
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Summertime is the perfect chance for children to dive into their dream careers! Whether it's shadowing professionals or doing some extra reading, there's so much to learn about the paths they're passionate about (or so they think!). They might just discover their future calling! #SummerLearning #CareerGoals
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Today, we're joining ED Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten & @AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith to celebrate the second anniversary of our National Partnership for Student Success! Thank you to everyone who has supported students through the NPSS: https://lnkd.in/e7G4mtbr
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On July 2, 1964 – 60 years ago – President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law. Today, ED continues to uphold this law to protect everyone in our school communities from discrimination based on race, color, or national origin: https://lnkd.in/eP9WwAwz
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When's the best time to start teaching your kids about financial literacy? Laura Levine, President and CEO of the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy shares some tips. #FinancialFreedomDay
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Looking for ways to teach kids about financial independence & responsibility? Caden, a 13-year-old entrepreneur and author, has three tips that parents can use today! #FinancialFreedomDay #MondayMotivation
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Happy #SocialMediaDay! Celebrate by following ED across our social channels (if you aren't already!) - just search for @usedgov & @SecCardona.
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The U.S. Department of Education will always ensure that the rights of LGBTQI+ students, educators, and staff in school communities are protected, and that the promise of equality for all means all. #Stonewall #PrideMonth
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Federal Student Aid an Office of the U.S. Department of Education has been working to create an application for joint consolidation loan co-borrowers to separate their loans. Learn more about implementation of JCLSA and next steps for borrowers: https://lnkd.in/ewsVcjWb
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🎉 National Partnership for Student Success is honoring our 2nd anniversary w/ a message from AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith & U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten! Thanks to our collaborators, Supporting Champions, #HigherEd Coalition & #StudentSupports nationwide! https://lnkd.in/e7G4mtbr Everyone Graduates Center, Johns Hopkins University