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Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know

Last updated: March 12, 2025 12:21 pm
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The recent deep cuts to staff and funding in the Department of Education are expected to have a significant impact on the public’s understanding of student performance and school improvement efforts. The layoffs of at least 100 federal workers who focus on education research, student testing, and data collection have raised concerns about the future of federal tests that provide crucial data on student achievement.

The cuts also affect research projects evaluating math and reading instruction, disability supports, and other essential subjects in education. Many of the laid-off employees worked on projects that provided valuable insights into student learning and played a key role in directing federal funding to schools. The loss of this expertise and data could have far-reaching implications beyond the education system, affecting areas such as the economy, labor market, race, gender, and inequality.

The Institute of Education Sciences, the research arm of the Department of Education, has already experienced significant cuts, jeopardizing the administration of high-quality exams like the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The layoffs of staff responsible for administering the test raise concerns about its accuracy and reliability moving forward.

In addition to testing, I.E.S. workers also maintain the Common Core of Data, a vital source of demographic information used to allocate federal funding to K-12 school districts. The reduction in staff and funding has led some to believe that federal education research is at risk of being severely compromised.

The impact of these cuts extends beyond government employees, as independent organizations like the American Institutes for Research, Mathematica, and WestEd have also been affected. These organizations conduct high-quality studies and collaborate with the government on various research projects. The loss of their expertise could have immediate consequences for students and teachers involved in educational programs.

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For example, a canceled project in Oregon was evaluating the effectiveness of taxpayer dollars allocated for reading instruction improvement, while another project provided mentoring and life skills curriculum for high school students with disabilities. The abrupt end to these projects has left many students and educators without crucial support and guidance.

The layoffs and funding cuts have sent shockwaves through the education research community, with many experts expressing concern about the future of federally funded research projects. While there may be inefficiencies in some studies, the broad and hasty nature of the cuts threatens the core functions of the agency and puts valuable research at risk.

In conclusion, the recent cuts to staff and funding in the Department of Education are likely to have far-reaching consequences for education research, student performance evaluation, and school improvement efforts. It remains to be seen how these changes will impact the education system and the broader societal implications of reduced access to critical data and research.

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