United States Department of Education

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
DE
Pronunciation
/juˈnaɪtɪd steɪts dɪˈpɑrtmənt əv ˌɛʤəˈkeɪʃən/
Category
Community
Related Field
Educational

Examples in Context

  1. Almost half of all the agencies are recognized by both CHEA and the United States Department of Education(DE).
  2. However, Preston is not accredited by a United States Department of Education(DE) recognized accrediting body.
  3. The United States Department of Education(DE) stopped funding Chinese immersion in 2012, Dr. Wang said, though the Department of Defense still contributes a minimal amount.
  4. The United States Department of Education(DE) does not accredit schools. But the law requires the secretary of education to publish a list of private accrediting agencies recognized as dependable.
  5. The United States Department of Education(DE) recently lauch the launched a free Web site design designed to help immigrants learn English.

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