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

The committee also published a compilation of student loan promotional material received from the Department of Education.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

A disclaimer in smaller print at the bottom stated that the company “is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education or any government agency.”

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