Federal education officials have announced significant staffing reductions, with nearly one-fifth of the agency’s remaining workforce impacted. The cuts primarily affect teams responsible for overseeing special education programs, distributing funding for disadvantaged students, and enforcing civil rights protections in schools. The changes raise concerns about the agency’s ability to uphold key educational safeguards amid ongoing budget constraints. Critics warn the move could weaken support for vulnerable student populations.
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.
