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Education secretary: Mass layoffs first step toward total shutdown

  • The Department of Education plans to lay off nearly 50% of its employees, cutting its staff from over 4,100 to about 2,200, as stated by the department.
  • Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced that the layoffs are a step toward ending the department's operations, as per President Donald Trump’s orders.
  • Senator Patty Murray criticized the layoffs, stating they would harm students, families, and teachers across the country, referring to the cuts as illegal and detrimental.
  • President Donald Trump has promised to shut down the department and transfer management of education to states, despite no executive order being signed for its dissolution.
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The U.S. Department of Education is facing restructuring and announced Tuesday night the dismissal of nearly 50% of its staff. Authorities claim that some 600 employees took advantage of voluntary compensation or deferred resignation. The staff of the Department of Education fell from 4,133 in January from 2,025 to 2183 employees. “Today’s downsizing reflects the Department of Education’s commitment to efficiency, accountability, and ensuring th…

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New York Post broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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