What a smaller US Education Department means for students, funding, and civil rights

The US Education Department has been reduced to half its size under President Trump, with over 1,300 staff laid off. Despite cuts, it continues to manage $224 billion in funding, including student loans and grants. The department’s role in civil rights enforcement, research, and student testing has also diminished. These changes affect millions of students and schools nationwide, with ongoing debates about the department’s future and federal education oversight, as reported by the New York Times.

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