Agency Snapshot: 
Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is the agency of the Federal Government that establishes policy for, administers and coordinates most Federal assistance to education. It assists the President in executing his education policies for the nation and in implementing laws enacted by Congress. The Department's mission is to serve America's students—to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED’s 4,600 employees and $63.7 billion budget are dedicated to:

  • Establishing policies on Federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds.
  • Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research.
  • Focusing national attention on key educational issues.
  • Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.

Senior Real Property Officer: Scott Taylor

Agency Real Property Profile

While ED is not a land holding agency, the agency occupies space in 25 facilities for a total of 1.7 million square feet of which 870,000 is leased, and 790,000 is Federally owned. The facilities are located in the major cities throughout the United States, including satellite offices in cities such as Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

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Reduction in Real Property Usage

The Department of Education’s cost savings goal is $1 million savings by the end of the fiscal year 2012. The chart on the right, “Progress Towards the Goal”, identifies what has been achieved to date in real property cost savings.

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Breakdown in Reduction

As the chart, “Savings Achieved by Category” shows, the cost savings to date have come from managing existing space more efficiently.

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