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

The Philippine Department of Education issued a statement calling it a "high-alert situation".

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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

The act transferred control of African education from the Department of Education to the much loathed Native Affairs Department.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela