Department of Education

American  

noun

1. the department of the U.S. federal government that administers federal programs dealing with education: created in 1979, largely by transfer from part of the former Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. ED

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Department of Education Cultural  

1. A department of the federal executive branch responsible for providing federal aid to educational institutions and financial aid to students, keeping national educational records, and conducting some educational research.

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Example Sentences

Asked for comment by AFP, the city's Department of Education said their regulations are only the first step, promising a more comprehensive guidebook later this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The Department of Education in Northern Ireland said schools are advised to develop, and regularly review, policies for supporting pupils with medical needs and to make reasonable adjustments to ensure those needs are met.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Eligibility for scholarships for high school students is determined by the California Department of Education.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

First, contact the Department of Education and your loan servicer and revoke any authorization you granted to a third party related to your loan.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“All these people, in conjunction with the State Department of Education in Tallahassee, have helped to devise this emergency relocation plan.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor