The primary functions of the Department of Education are to establish policy for, administer and coordinate most federal assistance to education, collect data on US schools, and to enforce federal educational laws regarding privacy and civil rights.. The Department of Education does not establish schools or colleges.
Former U.S. congressman arrested in Zimbabwe. Former U.S. Rep. Melvin Jay Reynolds has been arrested in Zimbabwe on suspicion of possessing pornography.
September 24, 2015 - This morning, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested fugitive Jeremy Jackson, of Rochester, NH. The U.S. Marshals were requested to assist in the location and arrest of Jackson, who was wanted on an outstanding Strafford County warrant for Probation Violations.