Categories Selected Articles Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down Post author By Mike Nova Post date March 11, 2025 The education department plans to lay off over 1,300 employees as part of a federal downsizing initiative under the Trump administration, sparking concerns over its impact on students and agency operations. ← US House passes vote to extend federal funding until end of September → House Passes GOP Spending Bill, Senate Braces for Vote