ED’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) helps migratory & seasonal farmworkers or immediate family members complete their first year of college & continue postsecondary education. Learn how your institution of higher ed or non-profit can apply: https://lnkd.in/eaGnEHgK
U.S. Department of Education
Government Administration
Washington, DC 653,434 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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Join ED’s Attendance Champions Challenge! Schools & community orgs (and students aged 13-19!) can submit creative solutions to address barriers to school attendance. Learn more and submit your ideas at https://lnkd.in/exu5mMAr
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Our future success in STEM and beyond starts with girls like Lola, Nellie, & Rory – three members of their school’s Girls Who Code chapter, who explain how the program inspires them to pursue a future in STEM. #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #DayOfTheGirl #IDOTG
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Isolation is an issue in space - and for many students. We talked to scientists and participants in NASA's Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) mission - a simulation that mimics the isolation of space travel – about ways students can fight feelings of isolation. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2024
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As part of the whole-of-government response to #HurricaneMilton and #HurricaneHelene, ED is lifting resources for students, families, and borrowers impacted by these hurricanes: https://lnkd.in/gGRrm8gC
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What does #MentalHealth mean for students? We asked some high schoolers during our Back to School Bus Tour last month - here's what they said. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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It takes a team to support students' mental health. To the counselors, psychologists, social workers, and so many others in our schools advocating for students and their mental well-being - thank you for all you do! #ThankYouThursday #WorldMentalHealthDay
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On October 10 at 1:45 PM ET, join ED & the National Partnership for Student Success for a live-streamed update at the White House featuring: ED Secretary Miguel Cardona ED Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith
Special Announcement on National Effort to Support Student Success
https://www.youtube.com/
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Voting should be a habit, not a hobby, for young voters. Here's how institutes of higher ed can help eligible students register to vote & participate in our democratic process: https://lnkd.in/eMSQnaui Download & share ED's "Student Voter Toolkit": https://lnkd.in/e4PzW5Wm
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Apply now for ED’s Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, honoring schools for ensuring all students are earning credentials of value, including underrepresented students. Find out if your institution is eligible to apply: https://lnkd.in/eAnkJPYH