When people in the US hear the word “education,” they often think of lessons in classrooms, public schools, and textbooks.  But the US Department of Education is working behind the scenes to change how education is done across the country.  The Education Department (commonly called “ED”) doesn’t directly run schools or write your textbooks, but […]

Students and families need to know how the U.S. education system works so they can make good decisions about school, whether they’re getting ready for college or coming to the U.S. This guide describes how the education system works from elementary school to college and beyond. It also clarifies important concepts like “public vs. private” […]