The federal government, national associations, and other levels of government work together in the development of national education policy.
Education is a topic of major interest to U.S. citizens and policy-makers.
Americans are constantly examining and evaluating the educational system to improve its quality, ensure equal access for all, and make it better serve the needs of the society and economy. Educational Associations and Organizations provides annotated links to leading education organizations, including many active in education policy debates. Electronic Policy Network provides resources on various subjects, including education policy, from a politically liberal perspective. Com provides resources on various subjects, including education policy, from a politically conservative perspective. U.S. Department of Education Home Page provides current policy news and announcements from the perspective of the lead federal education agency and the current administration.