For many parents, homeschooling can provide the flexibility to craft an education as unique as their children. Stephanie, a homeschool mom in California, shares how it's given her kids the chance to grow into their best selves: https://lnkd.in/gCAEn_8v #SchoolChoiceWeek
U.S. Department of Education
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Washington, DC 709,529 followers
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
Updates
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ED will return to enforcing Title IX protections on the basis of biological sex in schools and on campuses. https://lnkd.in/eDZFb8kn
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"School choice is..." Here's how parents described what school choice has meant to them and their children. #SchoolChoiceWeek
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"School choice" can mean many different education options, but all with one goal: To help students & parents find the best fit for their unique educational needs. To all the different types of schools helping students succeed: Thank you! #ThankYouThursday #SchoolChoiceWeek
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Louisiana Department of Education is prioritizing education focused on foundational phonics and math skills. The result? Louisiana students have achieved some of the most significant academic progress in the nation, according to new data from NAEP, The Nation's Report Card.
“This is a historic achievement for our state and underscores the dedication of teachers and a laser focus on fundamental academic skills.” Dr. Brumley on the unprecedented results Louisiana students earned on The Nation's Report Card. Governor Landry joined us today to announce that our state has achieved its highest rankings on this national assessment - moving from 49th overall in 2019 to 32nd in 2024. https://ow.ly/ujQU50UPSBv
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Happy 20th anniversary to the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program! This important program provides lifechanging scholarships for K-12 students in Washington, DC. Hear from parents about how this program benefits their children. #SchoolChoiceWeek
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As we celebrate #LunarNewYear, learn more about the #YearOfTheSnake from Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art: https://lnkd.in/gGg_ccbu
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TODAY AT 1 PM ET: Join @GovBoard & @EDNCES to learn about the newly-released 2024 @NAEP_NCES Mathematics & Reading results. https://lnkd.in/eTGR49_V.
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The U.S. Department of Education's statement on the 2024 NAEP scores: https://lnkd.in/efCdZj4
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Under President Trump, ED’s Office of Civil Rights will not tolerate discrimination of any kind. https://lnkd.in/e8QAi9eV
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