Trump defends decision to cut nearly half of Education Department staff
President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed his administration's efforts to lay off about half of the Education Department ...
Education Department cutting nearly 50% of workforce
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
Democrats blast Education Department firings while GOP praises cuts
With the Education Department closed Wednesday, Democrats are lashing out while Republicans celebrate the decision to lay off ...
All the duties and responsibilities of the Department of Education
After Congress established the Department of Education, the department's seven objectives in law are: Helping ensure access to equal educational opportunity for everyone. Support states, localities ...
U.S. Department of Education slashes staff
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said cutting the department's workforce nearly in half is a first step toward ...
Mike Johnson ‘fully in support’ of eliminating Education Department
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) assured that Congress is “fully in support” of Education Secretary Linda McMahon‘s ...
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Education Department Lays Off Nearly Half of Staff
McMahon said the reductions are a “significant step toward restoring the greatness of the United States education system.” ...
Pennsylvania education advocates say Department of Education cuts will hurt vulnerable students
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced on Tuesday that the Department of Education will cut its workforce by nearly ...
Education Dept launches widespread civil rights probe: A look at what the agency does as Trump eyes shutdown
The Education Department deals with managing loans, financial aid and some funding, but does not develop curriculum or accredit schools.