An Overview of the Department of Education

Learn more about what the U.S. Department of Education does and how our work impacts education throughout the country.

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Ed Overview

Find information about ED's mission, organization, and strategic plans.

The Federal Role in Education

Education is primarily a State and local responsibility in the United States but ED provides funds that help schools and districts reach their goals.

Annual Performance Reports

Find information and links related to ED's performance.

What We Do

Read our mission statement and learn more about how we work to foster global competitiveness through education.

Homeroom Blog

The official blog of the U.S. Department of Education. Read our latest posts featuring education stakeholders and leaders from across the nation.

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Required Notices

View notices and policies required by law which enhance your usdept.gov user experience.

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Digital Government Strategy Report

Learn how ED leverages digital services, open data, and technology to help accomplish our mission.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance

Learn more about federal Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidance, innovation, and risk management, and find an inventory of ED's AI use cases.

More about AI use at ED

Learn More About USDEPT

Discover ED's Role in Education

ED is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education.

Read about the history and purpose of ED
Learn how ED serves students
Find out what ED doesn't do

How ED is Organized

From the Secretary of Education to our many offices, find out how the people of ED work together to improve educational outcomes for everyone.

Learn how ED is organized
Find out where ED is located
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Budget and Strategic Plans

Learn More About USDEPT's budget and strategic plans.

Visit the Budget home page
Learn about ED's strategic plans
View ED's Agency Priority Goals