Federal education officials have announced significant staffing reductions, with nearly a quarter of the agency’s remaining workforce impacted. The cuts particularly affect teams overseeing special education programs, financial support for disadvantaged students, and civil rights enforcement initiatives. Concerns have been raised about how these changes may influence critical educational services and protections for vulnerable student populations. The move follows broader workforce adjustments within the agency amid shifting priorities and resource allocations.
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.
