In so many ways, grandparents help their grandkids build the foundations for future success in school & in life. For all the love, care, and life lessons you give: Thank you, grandparents! #GrandparentsDay
U.S. Department of Education
Government Administration
Washington, DC 634,453 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
Locations
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Primary
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202, US
Employees at U.S. Department of Education
Updates
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State education leaders: ED's Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) National Literacy Center offers resources to help build or strengthen your state literacy plan through self-assessments, toolkits, and more! https://lnkd.in/eAwCppXF
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Thank you to everyone in our school communities working to make this school year a success. Welcome #BackToSchool! #EDBusTour
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Parents! Get involved in your child's nutrition with these tips from educators: 🍳 Encourage your student to eat breakfast 🛒 Make grocery shopping a learning experience 👩🍳 Pick a recipe to make together 🍽️ Have family dinner at home More #BackToSchool food tips from USDA: https://lnkd.in/eCvs_XiH. #EDBusTour
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Administrators: Looking for a professional development option to support educator mental health in the new school year? Consider training from ED's Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMS TA) on understanding educator resilience and developing a self-care plan: https://lnkd.in/eNziiyaN #BackToSchool
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Setting good attendance habits at the start of school can help students succeed throughout their academic journey. Boost student attendance & engagement with ED’s Best Practices Clearinghouse: https://lnkd.in/esA7kJMg #TipTuesday #BackToSchool
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Visit ED’s Rural Education Resource Center for funding opportunities, technical assistance, and other resources tailored to rural communities: https://lnkd.in/dnys9etv
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It's not just students & teachers heading back to school today, Secretary Cardona is joining them! Follow along all week as we hit the road to visit classrooms, pep rallies, and campuses on our Back to School Bus Tour! #EDBusTour24
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A big #LaborDay "Thank you!" to everyone working hard to make our schools a success - teachers, school staff, parents, students, and so many others in our school communities! We hope you can take some much needed time today to rest, relax, and recharge for the year ahead!
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When a trauma strikes a school community, the grief can last for years. Frank DeAngelis & Michelle Kefford - former principal of Columbine High School & principal of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School - share their tips as part of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)'s Principal Recovery Network. #GriefAwarenessDay