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Department of Education faces up to 50% layoffs after closure notice: Report

The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 employees as part of a reorganization seen as a prelude to President Donald Trump's plan to dismantle the agency.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon warned employees to brace for profound cuts, stating it was the department’s 'final mission' to eliminate bureaucratic bloat.
The department is terminating leases on buildings in several cities, including New York and Chicago, which indicates significant downsizing.
Concerns arise that the layoffs may impact the enforcement of civil rights for students with disabilities and the management of federal student loans worth $1.6 trillion.

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West Hawaii Today

Education Department to fire 1,300 workers, gutting its staff - West Hawaii Today

The Education Department announced Tuesday that it was firing more than 1,300 workers, effectively gutting the agency that manages federal loans for college, tracks student achievement and enforces civil rights laws in schools.

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Die Presse

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Le Point.fr

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Newsweek

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9NEWS Denver

With the Education Department cutting nearly half its workforce, likely to hobble the department, experts say

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