u.s. department of education agencies

The U.S. Department of Education and Related Federal Agencies

The U.S. Department of Education is a cabinet-level agency in the United States government. The department works to improve educational outcomes and to promote student success. Some of its functions include supporting low-achieving schools and the office of civil rights. It also oversees the Institute of Education Sciences.

Responsibilities of the secretary of education

The secretary of education oversees and directs the department, as well as influencing federal education policy at the state and local levels. The secretary also advises the president on matters related to education. Under the Obama administration, Arne Duncan was Secretary of Education and successfully promoted the Common Core standards and convinced 42 states to adopt them.

In addition to overseeing the distribution of federal education funds, the DOE is responsible for monitoring and identifying problems in education. It also enforces federal anti-discrimination laws, ensuring that all children receive an equal education regardless of race …