Education Department announces it's cutting nearly 50% of workforce
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
NBC 10 News Today: US Department of Education to cut 1,350 jobs
The United States Department of Education is set to cut approximately 1,350 jobs effective Friday, March 21, 2025. For more information, watch the video above.
What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities
The layoffs are the first step toward dismantling the department, a goal espoused by President Donald Trump and his education secretary, Linda McMahon. Experts say they raise concerns about what the future will look like for civil rights enforcement as the Trump administration continues chipping away at federal oversight.
Education Department Lays Off Nearly Half of Staff
McMahon said the reductions are a “significant step toward restoring the greatness of the United States education system.” Critics say they are reckless and will lead to chaos and confusion.
Coloradans assess how Department of Education job cuts will impact the state
The change is designed to shift policy oversight to the states, but some question the impact on the enforcement of civil rights laws.
Trump defends Education Department laying off nearly half of staff
Trump addresses the mass layoffs at the Education Department, emphasizing state control over education, while concerns arise about potential impacts on school funding and services.
America's post-Department of Education landscape: What will it look like?
Amid layoffs and a plan by Trump to close the U.S. Department of Education, a new dawn for students is coming. Will it be bright or bleak?
Michigan among states suing to stop Trump administration over Education Department cuts
Since returning to the White House in January, the Trump administration has aggressively sought to reduce the number of federal government employees. The DOE has been a longstanding target for some conservatives,
The Education Department Cuts Nearly 2,000 Employees: What to Know
The Department of Education announced it was cutting about 2,000 staff members, seemingly the first step in fulfilling President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to dissolve the agency entirely.
Students, teachers sound off on Education Department layoffs, funding cuts
Former students and teachers are reacting to the Trump administration's funding cuts and layoffs at the Department of Education.
Education Department cut by half. Will Trump still try to shut it down?
The cuts come after President Donald Trump promised to shut down the Education Department. Critics argue cutbacks are less about improving student outcomes and more about instituting a conservative agenda.
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U.S. Department of Education slashes staff
When combined with voluntary buyouts, the U.S. Department of Education will be half the size it was when President Donald ...
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Trump slashes US Education Department staff in step towards dismantlement
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says administration will work with the US Congress to abolish department.
AG Kaul Wins Temporary Block on Mass Firings of Federal Probationary Employees and Gets Fired Employees Their Jobs Back
Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement after a federal judge in the United States District Court for ...