The federal government is relocating the Education Department from its longtime headquarters in Washington, D.C., as part of a broader shift to accommodate the Energy Department’s expansion. The move, set to take place this summer, marks another chapter in a years-long effort to reallocate federal office space amid rising demand for government facilities. Officials have framed the transition as necessary to streamline operations, though critics question whether the decision reflects broader budget priorities. The announcement follows a pattern of high-profile agency relocations, raising questions about long-term impacts on education programs and workforce continuity.
The Education Department is abandoning its Lyndon B. Johnson building headquarters this August to make room for a new tenant: the Energy Department. Thursday’s announcement is the latest in a series ...
