Federal education officials have announced significant staffing cuts, with nearly one-fifth of the agency’s remaining workforce impacted. The reductions specifically target teams responsible for overseeing special education programs, distributing funding for low-income students, and enforcing civil rights protections in schools. Critics and advocates fear these changes could weaken critical support systems for vulnerable student populations. The move follows broader workforce adjustments within the agency amid shifting priorities.
About a fifth of the agency’s remaining staff was affected, including employees working on special education, funding for low-income students and civil rights enforcement. By Sarah Mervosh Michael C.
