Federal Education Workforce

Education Department Faces 50% Workforce Reduction

2025-08-15 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Education Secretary Linda McMahon initiated a dramatic 50% workforce reduction at the Department of Education, laying off approximately 1,950 employees. The mass layoffs, occurring on March 11, 2025, represent the first phase of the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the department, …

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Education Department Faces 50% Workforce Reduction

2025-08-15 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Education Secretary Linda McMahon initiates 50% workforce reduction while administration pushes legislation to completely abolish Department of Education, directly implementing Project 2025’s recommendation to eliminate the department entirely.

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