Trump administration cuts 2,100 jobs in education overhaul
The Donald Trump administration has announced the layoff of half of the employees in the Department of Education, one of the fifteen executive departments of the federal government of the United States. About 2,100 people will lose their jobs. This move is part of Trump's promise to streamline government administration, which he mentioned during his campaign.
- As part of the Department of Education's final mission, the Department today initiated a reduction in force impacting nearly 50 percent of the Department's workforce - Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated on Tuesday.
She added that all activities conducted by the Department of Education are being reviewed. She noted that "some divisions [are] requiring significant reorganiazation to better serve students, parents, educators, and taxpayers."
Previously, Donald Trump had announced the elimination of the Department of Education; however, such an action would require Congressional approval.
Trump lays off half of the Department of Education staff
The Department of Education, with an annual budget of approximately $238 billion (CAD 344 billion), employs over 4,000 people. It is responsible for funding public schools, managing student loans, and running programs supporting students from low-income families.
It is often mistakenly believed that it manages schools in the United States and sets educational curricula, which is actually the responsibility of the states and local districts.
