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 low-income students, and enforcing civil rights protections in schools. Advocates warn the changes could weaken critical support systems for vulnerable students and communities. The move follows broader budget constraints and restructuring within the agency.
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.
