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

==== Key Agencies and Divisions within the Department of Education ====
Several offices and divisions within the Department of Education are responsible for carrying out its various functions:

* '''Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA):''' Manages federal student loan programs and provides financial assistance to college students.
* '''Office for Civil Rights (OCR):''' Ensures compliance with civil rights laws in educational institutions.
* '''Institute of Education Sciences (IES):''' Conducts education-related research and provides statistical data.
* '''Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE):''' Oversees federal funding programs for K-12 education, including Title I and special education programs.
* '''Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE):''' Focuses on higher education issues, including financial aid, grants, and institutional support.