Overview of the U.S. Department of Education

Download or read book Overview of the U.S. Department of Education written by Department of Education (ED), Office of Communications and Outreach and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Department of Education is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers and coordinates most federal assistance to education. It assists the president in executing his education policies for the nation and in implementing laws enacted by Congress. The Department's mission is to serve America's students--to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. This booklet will give you the big picture of the Department's functions, mission and goals. In this booklet you will find out how the U.S. Department of Education is working to fulfill its goals, and you will find out how to contact the various offices for more information.