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Fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access

President Trump’s First Year: Education in America

Learn more about the Department's top education priorities and progress achieved in the first year of the Trump-Vance Administration.

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Available Grants

View the grants forecast for open and upcoming grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Returning Education to the States

Learn how ED is returning educational responsibility to state and local leaders – and ultimately parents – to unleash a new era of excellence.

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Higher Education

Higher Education is Within Your Reach

Discover how the Department of Education is working to ensure that all students have an onramp to a postsecondary education.

Protecting Student Privacy & FERPA

The U.S. Department of Education is committed to protecting student privacy. Learn more about federal student privacy laws & FERPA.

About FERPA

Learn About the Department of Education

ED is America's education agency. Learn how we work to ensure every student gets the education they need and deserve.

File a Civil Rights Complaint

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has the authority to investigate complaints of discrimination and retaliation. Learn more about filing a complaint.

Assisting Special Student Populations

ED is committed to responding to every student's academic, social, and emotional needs so they can thrive.

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