US Department of Education to Lay Off Half Its Staff in Latest Downsizing Effort

The US Department of Education announced it will lay off nearly half of its staff, a move that could signal the potential closure of the department altogether. This decision is part of President Donald Trump’s broader initiative to downsize the government and streamline federal operations.

The layoffs are a significant development in the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce government spending and restructure federal agencies, though it raises concerns about the future of education policy and support services across the country.