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Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff

Last updated: March 12, 2025 6:20 am
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The Education Department made a significant announcement on Tuesday, revealing plans to terminate over 1,300 employees. This move effectively dismantles the agency responsible for managing federal college loans, tracking student achievement, and enforcing civil rights laws in schools. The department, initially staffed with 4,133 employees at the beginning of the year, will now operate with only half its workforce following these layoffs.

The decision to cut over 1,300 jobs could signal a larger effort by President Trump to dismantle the department altogether, a goal he has expressed in the past. However, closing the Education Department would require approval from Congress, a challenging feat. Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the layoffs as a means to streamline services and reassured that essential programs like student loans, Pell Grants, and funding for special needs students would not be impacted.

The layoffs sparked backlash from various groups, with the American Federation of Government Employees and National Education Association denouncing the administration’s actions. Sheria Smith, president of the AFGE Local 252, criticized the lack of respect shown to dedicated workers and vowed to oppose the cuts. Becky Pringle, president of the NEA, warned that job training programs would suffer, ultimately harming vulnerable students.

President Trump’s long-standing desire to shut down the Education Department aligns with his vision of empowering states and local school districts to oversee the nation’s education system. The decision to downsize the department is part of a broader strategy to shift responsibilities to other government agencies, such as the Treasury Department, Labor Department, and Department of Health and Human Services.

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Rumors of impending layoffs circulated within the Education Department before the official announcement, causing uncertainty among employees. Workers who lost their jobs were notified after hours and will receive full pay and benefits for 90 days. The department’s closure on Wednesday was a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of remaining staff.

As the dust settles on these layoffs, former employees gathered outside the department’s headquarters to protest the administration’s actions. Despite the challenges ahead, those affected by the cuts remain resilient in their commitment to upholding democracy and serving their fellow Americans. The future of the Education Department hangs in the balance as President Trump’s administration continues to reshape the federal government.

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