The U.S. Education Department is set to lay off over 1,300 employees as part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump to shrink the federal government.
The move is seen as a step toward dismantling the agency, aligning with Trump's long-standing goal of reducing federal oversight in education. Department officials announced the cuts, raising concerns about the agency’s ability to maintain normal operations. Employees were informed that office buildings nationwide would be closed as part of the transition.
The layoffs signal a significant shift in federal education policy under the Trump administration.
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Gutting the Education Department like this is just another attack on public schools and a gift to privatization and right-wing extremists who want to destroy equal access to education.
Finally, a step in the right direction—education should be handled at the state and local levels, not by some bloated federal bureaucracy. Let parents, teachers, and communities decide what’s best for their kids instead of D.C. bureaucrats.
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Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 of its more than 4,000 employees as part of a reorganization that’s seen as a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency. Department officials announced the cuts Tuesday, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
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