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. The changes raise concerns about the agency’s ability to maintain critical educational services and support systems. Details on how these reductions will affect ongoing initiatives 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.
