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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Industry
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Government Administration
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Company size
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1,001-5,000 employees
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Headquarters
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Washington, DC
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Type
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Government Agency
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Founded
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1979
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Specialties
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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