Getting to Know ED
by Mark Drozdowski IT’S OFFICIALLY KNOWN as the U.S. Department of Education, but it prefersthe simple moniker “Ed.” Recently I visited Ed’s on-line pad, http://www.ed.gov>, to see what he has to offer. After all, I pay Ed’s salary. Those unfamiliar with Ed might think he’s a bit stuffy, but he’s actually rather approachable. To be sure, Ed sometimes mixes friendly tones with detached bureauspeak, but he makes his vast array of goodies readily accessible. Let’s step inside and have a look. Who is Ed? Ed’s a busy guy, but at least he has a capable Secretary who seems to have major responsibilities. This Secretary plays […]