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United States Department of Education

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.