U.S. Government Resources: Department of Education

Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/index.jsp

The U.S. Department of Education was established on May 4, 1980 by Congress in the Department of Education Organization Act. The Department establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most Federal assistance to education. Its mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the Nation.

Organizational Chart     http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/or/index.html