List of Education Ministers of USA.
July 3, 2021
The Minister of Education formulates the policies in consultation with the cabinet and responsible for the implementation of the policies for the development of education. The main objective of the minister is Formulation of education policies and providing leadership to the educational program of the state.
Here’s a list of education ministers of US.
| Sr. no | Education minister | State of Residence | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Miguel Cardona | Connectiut | March 2, 2021 | Incumbent |
| 2. | Betsy Devos | Michigan | February 7, 2017 | January 8, 2021 |
| 3. | John King Jr | New York | September 14, 2016 | January 20, 2017 |
| 4. | Arne Duncan | Illinois | January 21, 2009 | January 1, 2016 |
| 5. | Margaret Spellings | Texas | January 20, 2005 | January 20, 2009 |
| 6. | Rod Paige | Texas | January 20, 2001 | January 20, 2005 |
| 7. | Richard Railey | South California | January 21, 1993 | January 20, 2001 |
| 8. | Lamar Alexander | Tennessee | March 22, 1991 | January 20, 1993 |
| 9. | Lauro Cavazos | Texas | September 20, 1988 | December 12, 1990 |
| 10. | William Bennett | North California | February 6, 1985 | September 20, 1988 |
⦿Did you know?
1. The U.S. Department of Education is referred to as ED, DoED, or as the ED for (the) Education.
2. The U.S. Department of Education is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education.
3. In the 1860s, a budget of $15,000 and four employees handled education fact-finding.
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