Careers: Research & Resources: Government

The best place to find information on a Government  (federal, state, or local) Agency, Department or public school will be through the entity's website.

Be sure to keep up with the latest news  - you could be asked your opinion on a current crisis, project, or initiative.

If you are researching a public school in addition to the school's website

• Check the U.S. Department of Education website
• Check the State's Department of Education website (Virginia's is provided below.)
• Also check to see if their is a website dedicated to the school system (Examples are provided below.)

That's right - find the web site and look it over!

See if they have an Annual Report Posted!

See if they have a Mission Statement, Business Plan, or other statement of purpose posted!