Department of Education

Mission Statement: The Department of Education's "mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access."

Functions:
The U.S. Department of Education has 4,200 employees and $ 68.6 billion budget is used 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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