Nearly half of Department of Education staff will be eliminated imminently
The Department of Education is facing significant changes as nearly half of its workforce is set to be terminated. This news comes as President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to eliminate the department and shift control of education back to the states.
In a memo sent to all Education Department employees, it was announced that Department of Education offices would be closed for security reasons, with employees instructed to leave by 6 p.m. ET Tuesday. This follows reports that Trump is preparing to sign an executive order to abolish the federal agency.
Trump has long campaigned on the issue of giving states more control over education, stating that he believes most states would excel if given the opportunity. The draft executive order reviewed by The Wall Street Journal calls for Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take steps to facilitate the closure of the Education Department.
McMahon has also sent a letter to all staff, outlining her commitment to sending education back to the states as a “momentous final mission.” She emphasized the need to respect the will of the American people and the President’s directive to eliminate bureaucratic bloat within the department.
The reconstruction of the department is expected to have a profound impact on staff, budgets, and agency operations. These changes are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to streamline government agencies and give more authority to state governments.
Overall, the future of the Department of Education remains uncertain as the Trump administration moves forward with its plans to reshape the education landscape in the United States. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
