Department of Education (United States)

The U.S. Department of Education is a federal agency responsible for overseeing national education policies, providing funding to schools, and ensuring equal access to quality education across the country. It supports elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions, promotes research and innovation, and enforces laws related to education rights. The department works to improve student outcomes, reduce disparities, and prepare students for the workforce and civic life. While it does not run local schools, it sets broad policies and provides resources to help states, districts, and educational institutions achieve these goals.