DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION ::
The Department of Education (ED) was established in
1980 by the Department of Education Organization Act (Public Law 96-88
of October 1979). ED works to: 1) promote equal educational
opportunity for Americans; complement the efforts of states and other
entities in improving the quality of education; encourage the
involvement of the public, parents, and students in Federal education
programs; promote educational research; and Increase the accountability
of Federal education programs to Congress, and the public. ED
works extensively through grants and contracts in fulfilling its
goals. (Source: ED Web Site).
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