Editing The U.S. Department of Education (section)

==== The Origins and Evolution of the U.S. Department of Education ====
Before the establishment of the U.S. Department of Education, education policy in the U.S. was fragmented, with various agencies, states, and local governments handling different aspects of education. Federal involvement in education began to increase in the 20th century as concerns grew about the quality of education and the need for standardized guidelines and funding.

In 1979, the U.S. government proposed the creation of a dedicated department for education to streamline federal efforts, consolidate related agencies, and improve educational outcomes. The department was officially created in 1980 under President Jimmy Carter, making it one of the newer cabinet-level departments.