Education in the News RSS Feed (U.S. Department of Education)
Education Key Web Links
- Characteristics of Private Schools in the United States: Results from the 2007-08 Private School Universe Survey (Institute of Education Sciences, NCES)
- The Condition of Education 2009 (National Center for Education Statistics)
- Crime, Violence, Discipline, and Safety in U.S. Public Schools, Findings from the School Survey on Crime and Safety: 2007-08 (Institute of Educatiaon Sciences, NCES)
- Digest of Education Statistics, 2008 (Institute of Education Sciences, NCES)
- Fast Facts (National Center for Education Statistics)
- High School Dropout and Completion Rates in the United States: 2007 (National Center for Education Statistics)
- National Library of Education (IES)
- Nation's Report Card (National Center for Education Statistics)
- NCES Data Tables (National Center for Education Statistics)
- Public Elementary and Secondary School Student Enrollment and Staff From the Common Core of Data: School Year 2007-08 (National Center for Educatio;n Statistics)
- School Enrollment (U.S. Census Bureau)
U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED's 4,200 employees and $68.6 billion budget are 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.
(U.S. Department of Education)
University of Louisville
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