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Department of Education: Challenges in Promoting Access and Excellence in Education

T-HEHS-97-99 Published: Mar 20, 1997. Publicly Released: Mar 20, 1997.
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GAO discussed the major challenges the Department of Education faces in achieving its mission to: (1) ensure access to postsecondary institutions, while at the same time protecting the financial interests of the government; and (2) promote access to and excellence in elementary, secondary, and adult education.

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Adult educationEducation program evaluationElementary educationstate relationsHigher educationInformation resources managementManagement information systemsSecondary educationStudent financial aidStudent loans