U.S. Department of Education: References & Edit History
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added department seal. | Sep 16, 2026 | ||
| Language clarified. | Jun 07, 2026 | ||
| Updated for July 14 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. | Jul 15, 2025 | ||
| Updated to include Pres. Donald Trump's executive order to close the department. | Mar 20, 2025 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Mar 10, 2025 | ||
| Links added. | Feb 23, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Fact Monster - History - United States Department of Education. | Dec 15, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: Official Site of U.S. Department of Education. | Dec 15, 2011 | ||
| New article added. | Mar 12, 2009 |
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