Federal education officials have announced significant staffing reductions, with nearly one in five employees impacted across critical programs. The cuts affect teams responsible for special education services, financial support for disadvantaged students, and civil rights enforcement in schools. The move raises concerns about the agency’s ability to uphold key protections and initiatives amid ongoing challenges in public education. Details on how the restructuring will shape these programs remain unclear.
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.
