In every community, our American Indian & Alaska Native students should have opportunities to learn their Native languages & culture. It’s up to us to help ensure that happens, so all our students can thrive. https://lnkd.in/ekE8sbbd #NativeAmericanHeritageDay #NAHD #NAHM
U.S. Department of Education
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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
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400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202, US
Employees at U.S. Department of Education
Updates
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We're thankful today & every day for all the people supporting our school communities across the country. We hope you have a very happy #Thanksgiving! #ThankYouThursday #HappyThanksgiving
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The FAFSA form is the quickest & easiest way to qualify for federal student aid - and the 2025-26 form is now live! Go to FAFSA.gov to get started.
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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's Committee on STEM has released "Federal Strategic Plan for Advancing STEM Education and Cultivating STEM Talent," a new five-year plan for agencies across government to inspire, educate, train, & innovate in STEM fields & careers: https://lnkd.in/eAgBQs6d
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🚫 Myth: School food is unhealthy & gross. 🤢 ✅ Reality: Schools meals can be nutritious & delicious - and school nutrition planning can be an excellent opportunity to engage students & the community. #GoodNutritionMonth #MondayMotivation
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Through Federal TRIO Programs, ED provides grants & services to help low-income individuals, first-generation college students, & individuals with disabilities progress through the academic pipeline. Learn more as we celebrate 60 years of TRIO: https://lnkd.in/gvhDrk9
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🚫 Myth: You need a four-year degree to get a good-paying job. ✅ Reality: Chyna and Liam – two apprentices who spoke at ED’s Unlocking Employer Pathways Summit – share how apprenticeships helped them discover what they wanted to do & put them on a path to career success. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2024
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Congratulations to Washington State University’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) – winner of Ed Excelencia's 2024 “Example of Excelencia” award! The CAMP program, funded through an ED grant, significantly improved academic outcomes for participating students: https://lnkd.in/gd34SesF
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U.S. Department of Education reposted this
Congratulations to the 2025 School Counselor of the Year, Dr. Carmen Larson! #SCOY25 https://bit.ly/4i0QDMQ
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As the world changes, so do international education opportunities. That’s why this #InernationalEducationWeek, ED hosted international education leaders to share their insights on the power of international education to transform career paths & foster greater cross-cultural understanding. #IEW2024
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