Education is a fundamental human right that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and contribute to society. It’s the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and values that enable us to understand the world, make informed decisions, and lead fulfilling lives. The U.S. is governed by federal, state, and local education policy. Education is compulsory for all children, but the age at which one can discontinue schooling varies by state and is from 14 to 18 years old. Free public education is typically provided from Kindergarten (ages 5 and 6) to 12th Grade (ages 17 and 18)

• There are many issues related to Education that Congress is looking to address with legislation. In the ‘About’ section of this post is an overview of the issues and potential solutions, party positions, and web links. Other sections have information on relevant committees, chairs, & caucuses; departments & agencies; and the judiciary, nonpartisan & partisan organizations, and a wikipedia entry.
• The Education category has related posts and three posts on issues of particular focus: Apprenticeships, STEM Learning, and AI in Education.

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