Department of Education may refer to any of several government agencies:

• Bantu Bantu Education Department
• Hong Kong Education Department (Hong Kong)
• India Education in India
• Iraq Ministry of Education (Iraq)
• Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Japan)
• New Brunswick Department of Education (New Brunswick)
• New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Education
• Poland Komisja Edukacji Narodowej
• Singapore Ministry of Education (Singapore)
• Scotland Scottish Education Department
• Tasmania Department of Education (Tasmania, Australia)
• United Kingdom Department for Education and Skills (until 1996 named Department of Education)
• United States United States Department of Education and United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
  • Many U.S. states also have their own Departments of Education to complement the department at the national level.
    • Hawaii Hawaii State Department of Education
    • Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Department of Education

See also

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• Ministry of Education

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White House News

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2008
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
During National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we pay special tribute to the thousands of innocent victims who died on September 11, 2001. Our Nation honors the brave citizens, service members, police officers, and firefighters who heroically responded in the face of terror. On these important days, we reflect on the terrible events of September 11, 2001, and lift the victims and their families in our prayers.
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including sections 2 and 4(a)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (the "Act"), as amended, (22 U.S.C. 2601 and 2603) and section 301 of title 3, United States Code:
Executive Order: Further Amendments to Executive Order 13285, President's Council on Service and Civic Participation
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, and in order to increase the membership and extend the duration of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, it is hereby ordered that Executive Order 13285 of January 29, 2003, as amended, is further amended as follows:
President Bush to Welcome President Martin Torrijos of the Republic of Panama
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
President Bush will welcome President Martin Torrijos of the Republic of Panama to the White House on September 17, 2008. Panama is an important friend and ally of the United States. The President looks forward to discussing a range of issues with President Torrijos, including our common commitment to the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement, expanding free trade and strengthening democracy throughout the region, enhancing security cooperation, and strengthening cooperation in international fora. This visit, following President Torrijos' visit last May, underscores the on-going deep friendship and cooperation between the United States and Panama.
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. Consistent with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register the enclosed notice, stating that the emergency declared with respect to the terrorist attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001, is to continue in effect for an additional year.
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
In accordance with the provisions of section 1512 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261), I hereby certify that the export to the People's Republic of China of one two-inch fluid energy mill for the research and development of pharmaceutical powders and ten accelerometers for incorporation into railway geometry measurement systems is not detrimental to the United States space launch industry, and that the material and equipment, including any indirect technical benefit that could be derived from such exports, will not measurably improve the missile or space launch capabilities of the People's Republic of China.

FEMA: News Releases

September Is National Preparedness Month
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
SEATTLE, Wash. -- September is National Preparedness Month, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has joined with more than 2,700 national, regional, state and local agencies and organizations to encourage Americans to prepare their homes, businesses, schools and communities for disasters of all kinds.  According to FEMA Regional Administrator Susan Reinertson, motivating individuals, businesses and communities across the country to plan and prepare for emergencies is the cornerstone of effective government response and recovery efforts.
Before The Storm
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the plans and preparatory activities of numerous federal agencies in close communication with state, tribal and local officials as Tropical Storm Gustav appears likely return to hurricane strength and then to strike the Gulf Coast states as early as Monday morning. All residents in the region are encouraged to make personal preparations. Information is available on how individuals and families can best prepare for the storm at
FEMA, State Public Assistance Program Helping Idaho Communities
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
POST FALLS, Idaho -- On July 31, 2008, President Bush declared a major disaster for Idaho, focused on helping local government and tribal entities and certain nonprofit organizations in two counties recover from damages caused by flooding between May 15 and June 9, 2008. The counties named in the declaration to receive help are Kootenai and Shoshone.
Iowa Disaster underscores need for pet owners to develop evacuation plans
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
DES MOINES, Iowa -- In June, when the Iowa River inundated Iowa City's neighborhoods, families rushed to safety - and many dropped their pets at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. But floodwaters engulfed the shelter itself, forcing the staff and dozens of pets to flee.
Federal Government Steps Up Preparations For Gustav
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating plans and preparatory activities of numerous federal agencies in close communication with state, tribal and local officials as Tropical Storm Gustav threatens to return to hurricane strength prior to impacting Gulf Coast states. All residents in the region are encouraged to make personal preparations. Information is available at www.Ready.gov on how families and individuals can best prepare before the storm.
FEMA Statement On Disaster Housing In Florida Following Tropical Storm Fay
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received inquiries from Members of Congress on the Disaster Housing Plan for residents displaced by Tropical Storm Fay.

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