| − | The [[United States]] '''Secretary of Education''' is the head of the Education Department. The Secretary of Education is also a member of the Presidents cabinet. Currently ''Margaret Spellings'' is the secretary of Education. Secretary Spellings has partnered with states to implement and enforce the ''No Child Left Behind Act'', which commits our schools to bringing all students up to grade level or better in reading and math by 2014. | + | The [[United States]] '''Secretary of Education''' is the head of the Education Department. He or she establishes policy, administers, & coordinates federal aid to education at all levels. The Secretary of Education is also a member of the Presidents cabinet. Currently ''Margaret Spellings'' is the secretary of Education. Secretary Spellings has partnered with states to implement and enforce the ''No Child Left Behind Act'', which commits our schools to bringing all students up to grade level or better in reading and math by 2014. |