Federal education officials have announced significant staffing reductions, with nearly one-fifth of the agency’s remaining workforce impacted. The cuts include teams responsible for overseeing special education programs, distributing funding for disadvantaged students, and enforcing civil rights protections in schools. Concerns have been raised about how these reductions may affect vulnerable student populations and compliance with educational equity laws. 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.
