The Department of Education announced a major workforce reduction, cutting nearly 50% of its staff, as part of the Trump administration's strategy to restructure the agency and enhance operational efficiency. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon stated that the layoffs aim to redirect resources toward students, parents, and teachers, emphasizing a strategic shift to prioritize core educational stakeholders. Affected employees will receive termination notices and enter a transition period to facilitate an orderly process as the department implements these significant changes.
