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

According to the Department of Education, Northern Ireland schools currently rely on guidance rather than law, meaning allergy safety measures can vary from school to school.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Department of Education characterizes the investigation as under Title IX, a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault and violence in any education program or activity receiving federal funding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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

Department of Education found in a 2004 study, but 66 percent of high-income students did.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times