Currently, the Department of Education’s primary responsibilities include administering federal funding to schools, enforcing educational laws, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring equal access to quality education for all students. While its role is significant, it does not operate schools directly; rather, it supports state and local education agencies through grants and funding programs.
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Redefining the Backbone of America
The middle class has long been considered the backbone of American society, representing the ideals of upward mobility, financial stability, and community prosperity. But what exactly defines the middle class, and how has that definition evolved over time?
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Vice President Hosts Taoiseach of Ireland Before Oval Office Meeting
The Irish prime minister had breakfast at the Naval Observatory before meeting with the president at the White House. Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance…
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Military and Veteran Life Insurance Premiums Set to Decrease
Lower costs for service members, families, and veterans begin July 1. Starting July 1, life insurance premiums will decrease for service members, veterans, and their families. Service Members’…
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Senators Introduce Bill to Cap Credit Card Interest
Senators Hawley and Sanders seek to limit credit card interest rates to 10 percent. Senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Bernie Sanders of Vermont jointly introduced a bill…
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Tricare Extends Payment Update Deadline for West Region
Beneficiaries have until February 28 to update payment details. Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region, including Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, who pay for coverage using…
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House Bill Would Make Veterans Experience Office Permanent
Federal legislators seek to secure the VA office to improve trust and service quality for veterans. A bill has been introduced by Representatives Nikki Budzinski of Illinois and…
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Marriage and Family
Can the U.S. rise to the challenge of protecting America’s family system? At the heart of many divisive political issues is those of marriage and the family unit.…
Read More2024 Democratic Party Platform: Marriage and Family
EDUCATION Democrats fundamentally believe that every student deserves a quality education, regardless of their parents’ zip code or income. We know that education starts well before kids go…
Read More2024 GOP Party Platform: Marriage And Family
Empower American Families Republicans will promote a Culture that values the Sanctity of Marriage, the blessings of childhood, the foundational role of families, and supports working parents. We…
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