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| |OrganizationName=U.S. Department of Education Office of Communications and Outreach
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| |OrganizationType=Administrative and Support Agencies
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| |Mission=The mission of the U.S. Department of Education Office of Communications and Outreach (OCO) is to engage, inform, and empower the public about the Department's educational initiatives, policies, and programs. OCO strives to enhance public understanding of educational issues, promote the Department's mission, and facilitate dialogue between the Department, educational stakeholders, and the broader community.
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| |OrganizationExecutive=Assistant Secretary for Communications and Outreach
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| |Employees=100-150 (estimated)
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| |Website=https://www.ed.gov/news/official/communications-and-outreach
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| |Services=Public relations; Media relations; Digital engagement; Community outreach
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| |ParentOrganization=Department of Education
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| |TopOrganization=Department of Education
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| |CreationLegislation=Department of Education Organization Act of 1979
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| |HeadquartersLocation=38.895111, -77.036366
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| |HeadquartersAddress=400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, United States
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| The '''Office of Communications and Outreach (OCO)''' in the [[Department of Education]] is responsible for managing all external and internal communications for the Department of Education. It plays a crucial role in disseminating information about educational policy, programs, and initiatives to ensure transparency, engagement, and support for educational improvements across the country.
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| {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.ed.gov/news/official/communications-and-outreach}}
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| ==Mission==
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| OCO's mission is to communicate effectively with the public, media, educators, students, parents, and policymakers. By providing accurate, timely, and engaging information, OCO aims to support the educational community in understanding and implementing federal education policies and programs.<ref>U.S. Department of Education. "Office of Communications and Outreach". U.S. Department of Education, https://www.ed.gov/news/official/communications-and-outreach (accessed February 10, 2025).</ref>
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| ==Parent organization==
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| OCO is an integral part of the U.S. Department of Education, reporting directly to the Secretary of Education.
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| ==Legislation==
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| The office operates under the authority granted by the Department of Education Organization Act of 1979, which established the Department's structure and functions.
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| ==Partners==
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| * Media outlets for news dissemination
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| * Educational organizations and associations
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| * Federal, state, and local government entities
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| * Community groups and advocacy organizations<ref>U.S. Department of Education. "Office of Communications and Outreach". U.S. Department of Education, https://www.ed.gov/news/official/communications-and-outreach (accessed February 10, 2025).</ref>
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| ==Number of employees==
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| The exact number of employees in OCO varies, but it's estimated to be between 100 and 150, including communications specialists, press officers, and digital media experts.
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| ==Organization structure==
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| OCO includes various units handling:
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| * Media relations
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| * Digital strategy and social media
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| * Publications and content creation
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| * Community and stakeholder engagement
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| ===Leader===
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| The office is led by the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Outreach, who oversees all communication strategies and activities.
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| ===Divisions===
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| While not formally divided, OCO operates through:
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| * Media and Press Office for managing press releases and media interactions
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| * Digital and Social Media Team for online engagement
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| * Community Outreach for direct stakeholder interaction
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| ==List of programs==
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| * Press briefings and media management
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| * Website and social media content strategy
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| * Educational campaigns and public service announcements
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| * Community forums and informational sessions
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| ==Last total enacted budget==
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| The specific budget for OCO is not publicly detailed; it's part of the Department of Education's overall operating budget.
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| ==Staff==
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| OCO staff includes professionals with backgrounds in journalism, communications, public relations, and digital media.
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| ==Funding==
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| Funding for OCO's activities comes from the Department's general operating budget, allocated for communication and outreach efforts.
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| ==Services provided==
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| OCO provides comprehensive communication services, including media relations, digital content creation, public engagement activities, and crisis communication management to support and promote educational policies and initiatives.
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| ==Regulations overseen==
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| OCO does not directly oversee regulations but ensures communication aligns with federal guidelines on information dissemination.
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| ==Headquarters address==
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| 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, United States
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| ==History==
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| Since the establishment of the Department of Education in 1979, OCO has evolved to meet the changing landscape of media, digital communication, and public engagement, adapting its strategies to reach and involve an ever-growing and diversifying audience.<ref>U.S. Department of Education. "Office of Communications and Outreach". U.S. Department of Education, https://www.ed.gov/news/official/communications-and-outreach (accessed February 10, 2025).</ref>
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| ==External links==
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| * [https://www.ed.gov/news/official/communications-and-outreach Official OCO Website]
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| * [[wikipedia:U.S. Department of Education#Office_of_Communications_and_Outreach]]
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| ==References==
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| <references />
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