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3 claims about the Department of Education and what it really does

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Data reviewed by ABC News contradict dubious claims by President Donald Trump .

The U.S. is not ranked last in education nor does it spend the most per pupil.

The Education Data Initiative found an average of $ 20,387 per year of federal, state and local spending.

The Department of Education does not administer or create lessons for the nation's students.

The Education Department's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness.

ABC News has spoken to employees tasked with everything from conducting critical research projects to enforcing anti-discrimination laws for students.

Offices in major cities including San Francisco , New York , Cleveland , Boston , Chicago and Dallas have shuttered.

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88

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87

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62

Article tone

formal

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English

Language complexity

55

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