Secretary Of Education (Noun)
Meaning 1
The position of the head of the Education Department; "the post of Education Secretary was created in 1979".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The Secretary of Education is a member of the President's Cabinet and is responsible for overseeing the nation's education system.
- The position of Secretary of Education was created in 1979, when the Department of Education was established as a separate federal agency.
- As Secretary of Education, she was a strong advocate for increased funding for public schools and programs to support disadvantaged students.
- The Secretary of Education is also responsible for administering federal student loan programs and collecting data on educational outcomes.
- The President nominated a former governor as the new Secretary of Education, citing her experience in education reform and policy development.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Education; "Carter appointed Shirley Hufstedler as the first Secretary of Education".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.