Federal education officials have announced layoffs affecting a significant portion of staff dedicated to critical programs, including special education, financial support for disadvantaged students, and civil rights enforcement. The reductions come as the agency undergoes restructuring amid broader workforce changes. Advocates warn that these cuts could weaken protections for vulnerable student populations. The move follows a period of internal reorganization within the department.
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.
