Department of Education Overview | Department of Education Leader | Miscellaneous |
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How many major activities does the Department of Education participate in?
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Miguel Cardona
Who is the Department of Education leader?
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Carries out laws passed through congressional education committees.
How does congress oversee the Department of Education?
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Establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education. It assists the president in executing his education policies for the nation and in implementing laws enacted by Congress.
What does the agency do/what is its main function?
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Joe Biden/ President
Who nominated the Department of Education leader into office?
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- Reopened majority of K-8 schools for in-person learning
- Provided unprecedented resources and support to PreK-12 schools to help in their reopening efforts - Provided support and relief to students, borrowers, and postsecondary institutions impacted by the pandemic
Name one accomplishment the Biden Administration has made to the Department of Education
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- establishes policies relating to federal financial aid for education, administers distribution of those funds and monitors their use
- collects data and oversees research on America's schools and disseminates this information to Congress, educators and the general public - identifies the major issues and problems in education and focuses national attention on them - enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal funds and ensures equal access to education for every individual
Name one of the four types of major activities the Department of Education participates in?
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US Secretary of Education
What is the Department of Education leader's current position?
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Jimmy Carter
Who created the Department of Education?
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The department of education assists the president in executing his education policies for the nation and in implementing laws enacted by Congress.
In what ways does the department of education carry out the responsibilities of government?
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Central Connecticut State University
Where did the Department of Education leader graduate from college?
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