The United States Bureau of Education

The United States Bureau of Education was a government agency established in 1867 to gather, analyze, and share information about education across the country. It aimed to improve educational systems, support school development, and provide data to policymakers and the public. Over time, its functions were absorbed into the Department of the Interior and later the U.S. Department of Education, which now oversees national education policy, funding, and research. The Bureau of Education helped shape the foundation for federal involvement in education, emphasizing access, quality, and equality.