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How Education Department cuts could impact students and schools

The U.S. Department of Education plans to lay off over 1,300 employees, affecting all divisions of the department, which is intended to improve efficiency and accountability according to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
Superintendent Huckstadt noted that if federal funds are reduced or cut, school districts will face significant challenges, particularly affecting students in need.
Kris Nordstrom from the North Carolina Justice Center criticized the layoffs, suggesting they undermine public schools and their ability to support students, especially those with significant needs.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon stated that despite layoffs, the Department will continue funding essential programs, including for special needs students.

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WAAY-TV

Alabama expected to see impacts of Alabama Department of Education staff and budget reductions

The Department of Education is facing staff and budget cuts this week as the Trump Administration works to shrink the federal government.

1 day ago·Huntsville, United States

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WRIC

How would Virginia be affected if President Trump closes the Department of Education?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- With President Donald Trump slashing jobs at the federal Department of Education and renewing his calls to close the agency altogether, some are wondering: how could Virginia be affected? The latest data shows that during the 2022-23 school year, Virginia’s schools received over $2.6 billion in federal funding, making up about 11% of their total revenue. “I am already hearing from my partners in state and local government…

1 day ago·Richmond, United States

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wjr.com

Michigan Supindent Reacts to 50% Cut to Department of Education

Photo: Mitchell Boatman ~ USA TODAY NETWORK MICHIGAN, March 13, 2025 ~ After the U.S. Department of Education announced nearly 50% cuts in staff Wednesday, many public school officials have reacted with concerns and confusion. “We’re really trying to get our arms around exactly what’s happening here, because a lot of what the federal Department of Education does is enforce things that have been made law by the federal government,” John Bernia, …

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Post Bulletin

Rochester Public Schools has received no word of changes following mass cuts at Department of Education

ROCHESTER — Despite the fact that the U.S. Department of Education has announced deep cuts to its staff, local schools have not been informed that their current funding has been compromised. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the reductions to the department in a statement on Tuesday, March 11. The announcement comes in the wake of months of comments from President Donald Trump that he would like to dismantle the department altoget…

1 day ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Herald/Review Media

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

HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you believe gutting the Department of Education will worsen or improve students test scores? Click HERE to vote.

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NBC Connecticut

Concerns grow over potential federal education cuts, staff sizes in New Haven

Among the 40 schools and nearly 20,000 students in New Haven Public Schools, there’s a math problem, according to New Haven Federation of Teachers President Leslie Blatteau. “And then New Haven, we have 56% of our property is nontaxable. So then our students suffer? This is where the state of Connecticut, being a wealthy state, should absolutely step in to make sure every child in the state has what they deserve,” Blatteau said. Blatteau said th…

1 day ago·Connecticut, United States

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