U.S. Department of Education

ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED's 4,500 employees and $71.5 billion budget are dedicated to:

• Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds.
• Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research.
• Focusing national attention on key educational issues.
• Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.
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New York Education

A new plan will test New York’s political will to give its public colleges the resources and autonomy they say they need to join the ranks of other states’ elite universities.,, Allegations that a group of New Jersey state troopers sexually assaulted a woman from Rider University has rocked the State Police and shaken students at the campus.,, Cellphone cameras and text messages, social networking Web sites, e-mail and instant messaging, all give teenagers a wider range of ways to play tricks on one another.
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BBC NEWS | Education

Lower school leaving age proposed
The head of the UK's biggest education authority says some children should have the option to leave at 14. ,, Navigating the Diploma conundrum

Mike Baker asks whether government moves to shore up diplomas could backfire.,, Scots teachers get an above inflation three year pay deal of just over 7% after talks with the government.,, . more,,

 

General Education Online


Welcome to General Education Online v3.0 on findaschool.org, a free and open resource database of links to higher education facilities worldwide for researchers, students and others, hosted and sponsored by Simple End User Linux. Certain types of schools are currently separated from this list:
International Language Schools
International Flight Schools
As stated in the disclaimer, GEO's volunteers will not answer any questions concerning specific institutions of learning. Please direct your questions to the appropriate people at the appropriate institution.
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