The US Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 employees as part of a reorganization aimed at dismantling the agency under President Donald Trump's plan. The layoffs are part of a broader effort by Trump to reduce the federal government's footprint. Linda McMahon, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education, is facing scrutiny over her role in the department's downsizing.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/education-department-plans-lay-off-1300-employees-trump-vows-wind-agency-down/GCUJJSNMYFCYZNOLUB7FNE2MCI/The US Department of Education plans to lay off nearly half of its staff, a move part of President Donald Trump's efforts to slash federal spending. The department will be left with 2,183 workers after the layoffs, down from 4,133 when Mr. Trump took office in January. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon confirmed that the firings are part of the president's mandate, as ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk. The department has already closed offices in the Washington area and is expected to cut thousands of jobs across other agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-12/us-education-department-to-cut-half-its-staff-trump-doge/105042214The US Department of Education is undergoing significant layoffs as part of President Trump's effort to downsize the government, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. The department, which oversees $1.6 trillion in college loans and enforces civil rights laws in schools, will see 2,183 workers let go, leaving it with just 2,133 employees. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon confirmed that the firings are part of Trump's mandate to eliminate the department. The layoffs come after similar closures at other agencies, including the US Agency for International Development and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Some affected employees will be offered lump-sum payments of up to $25,000 to retire early, while others may face more drastic measures if they refuse.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40352554/us-education-department-to-cut-half-its-staff-as-trump-eyes-its-eliminationThe Trump administration is planning to dismantle the Education Department, with officials suggesting its responsibilities be transferred to other agencies such as the Justice Department for civil rights enforcement, Treasury or Commerce for student loans, and Health and Human Services for oversight of student disability rights. The department has already cut its workforce in half, including a 1,300-person layoff, amid President Trump's campaign promise to eliminate it due to its perceived waste and leftist infiltration. Advocates fear that without the Education Department, vulnerable students such as poor ones, English learners, disabled students, and racial and ethnic minorities will be left without adequate protection.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-education-department-layoffs-closure-c7cddd1dbf310dadcd70e003d62a6df0Chancellor Al Haj emphasized the UAE's commitment to addressing climate change and preserving biodiversity. She highlighted a strategic alliance with the University of Sharjah as a key step towards integrating public and academic expertise to support environmental sustainability. The partnership aims to develop innovative solutions through rigorous scientific research, including conservation efforts for endangered flora, carbon sequestration projects, and sustainable agricultural practices. Chancellor Al Haj also welcomed a delegation from the Financial University in Russia, led by Prof. Stanislav Prokofiev, to explore academic collaboration opportunities.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/03/12/ministry-uos-to-enhance-environmental-resilienceThe US Department of Education announced it will lay off nearly half its staff as part of its "final mission," amid President Donald Trump's deadline to submit plans for a second round of mass layoffs. The department, which oversees $1.6 trillion in college loans and enforces civil rights laws in schools, is facing potential closure.
https://www.asiaone.com/money/us-education-department-cut-half-its-staff-trump-eyes-its-eliminationThe US Education Department is planning to cut half of its workforce, affecting around 1,315 employees, as part of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency. The move comes after Secretary Linda McMahon announced that more money will be allocated to the states. Affected employees will receive notification on Tuesday.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/education-department-plans-to-cut-half-of-workforce-in-doge-pushThe American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) strongly opposes the White House's plan to return education responsibilities to individual states, citing concerns that it would leave millions of children and families without access to critical resources. ACTFL argues that this decision is based on a misconception that education can be easily returned to state control, ignoring the fact that states rely heavily on federal support for their programs. The organization urges the White House to reverse the decision and Congress to uphold its Constitutional duty to ensure program funding and maintenance.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/actfl-statement-supporting-the-united-states-department-of-education-302400397.htmlAlbert C. Barnes, a pioneer in art education, believed that his collection's educational work was comparable to the best in science during his generation, alongside groundbreaking discoveries like antibiotics and Einstein's theory of relativity.
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/04/albert-barnes-modern-art-museum-vision/681768/