In your opinion, does having a U.S. Department of Education benefit K-12 education in the United States? Why or why not?

The executive branch of the government is responsible for the U.S. Department of Education.

https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/cma

https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/focus/what.html

First, What purpose does the U.S. Department of Education serve?

Next, How does this department work with States’ Departments of Education and local school districts?

Then, In your opinion, does having a U.S. Department of Education benefit K-12 education in the United States? Why or why not?

Finally, In all of the readings above and in your research — what was the most unclear point to you? What was the muddiest point?

Always, Support your findings with a minimum of five scholarly resources. Your 500-word essay is supported with 5 or more cited references and wrapped up with a concluding paragraph. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. APA double space format, Title Page, Cited Sources with a Reference Page is REQUIRED. An abstract is not required.

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