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Fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access

Birth to Grade 12 Education

Find educational resources for parents, students, and families from birth through high school.

[Find resources](/birth-to-grade-12-education)

Available Grants

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

[View available grants](/grants-and-programs/apply-grant/available-grants)

Natural Disaster Resources

Find support, guidance, and resources for students, families, and schools impacted by natural disasters.

[View resources](/teaching-and-administration/safe-learning-environments/natural-disaster-resources)

News that Impacts Education

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Press Release

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Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Tours NY Charter School

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March 14, 2025

Press Release

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OCR Initiates Title VI Higher Ed Investigations

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March 14, 2025

Press Release

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Department of Education Hosts Meeting with Detransitioners

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March 13, 2025

Featured

Press Release

[U.S. Senate Confirms Linda McMahon as 13th Secretary of Education](/about/news/press-release/us-senate-confirms-linda-mcmahon-13th-secretary-of-education-0)

March 03, 2025 | Office of Communications and Outreach (OCO)

Linda McMahon is sworn in as the 13th Secretary of Education.

Protecting Student Privacy

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

[About Student Privacy Laws](https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/)

#### 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.

[Learn more about ED](/about)

[ED offices](/about/ed-offices)

[View strategic plans and annual reports](/about/ed-overview/ed-strategic-plans-and-annual-reports)

#### 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.

[File a complaint](/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/file-complaint)

[Civil rights laws](/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws)

[FAQs about filing a complaint](/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/civil-rights-faqs/questions-and-answers-on-ocrs-complaint-process)

#### Assisting Special Student Populations

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

[Students with disabilities](/laws-and-policy/individuals-disabilities/idea)

[Students in rural areas](/about/initiatives/rural-education-resource-center)

[Correctional education](https://aefla.ed.gov/correctional-education)

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.

Find a College

[Start your search](/higher-education/find-college-or-educational-program)

Federal Student Aid

[Visit StudentAid.gov](https://studentaid.gov/)

How Financial Aid Works

[Get financial aid](https://studentaid.gov/h/understand-aid/how-aid-works)

Get Your 1098-E Tax Form

[Complete your taxes](/higher-education/manage-your-loans/_098-e-tax-form)

Visit the What Works Clearinghouse

ED Ribbon Link

[Resources for your classroom](https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/)

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March 3, 2025