The Department of Education will continue to deliver on all statutory programs that fall under the agency’s purview, including formula funding, student loans, Pell Grants, funding for special needs students, and competitive grantmaking. https://lnkd.in/esZ8Q7kp
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
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“Music has been a part of America’s Navy and America’s military for as long as we’ve had a military and a Navy.” Through their concerts for students, the United States Navy Band teaches not only about music, but about our country and shared history. #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth #MIOSM
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Grade 3-12 educators! Apply for U.S. National Archives and Records Administration’s 2025 Civics for All of US Teacher Institute, taking place this summer in Washington, DC: https://lnkd.in/eD6UnhgS #CivicLearningWeek
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U.S. Department of Education reposted this
The U.S. Department of Education is reviewing the recent executive order regarding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. The PSLF Program is not changing today, and borrowers do not need to take any action. To learn more about the current program requirements, see your progress and payment counts, or submit a PSLF form, visit https://lnkd.in/enGBeYFp.
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NEWS: ED alongside fellow members of the Task Force to Combat Antisemitism (U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and GSA), announced the cancellation of about $400M federal grants to Columbia University due to their continued inaction to protect Jewish students from relentless antisemitic harassment. https://lnkd.in/eAkihMRU
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Fewer screens and more scenes! Drop the phone, pick up a book, and let your imagination run wild. #NationalDayOfUnplugging
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Every day across the country, school social workers guide students & families with their expertise and care, helping our young learners confront & conquer challenges on their educational path. Thank you for all your work, this week and every week! #SSWWeek2025 #ThankYouThursday
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A new era of accountability in federal government harkens back to Ronald Reagan & his plan to end the Department of Education in 1982. As Professor Scott Yenor explains, that vision wasn’t about abandoning education, but trusting those closest to it. https://lnkd.in/efUPPU-g
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Strike up the band and step in time – it’s #MarchForth! Here’s to all the marching bands across the country & the students, teachers, parents, and schools who support them. #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth #MIOSM
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