Breaking news: Education Department to fire 1,300 workers, gutting its staff

This could portend a move by the Trump administration to essentially dismantle the department.

View in browser March 11, 2025, 6:49 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Erin Schaff/The New York Times Education Department to Fire 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff The agency manages federal loans for college, tracks student achievement and enforces civil rights laws in schools. It will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office. Read more More coverage Is that legal? A guide to President Trump's big moves so far. → These words are disappearing in the new Trump administration. → U.S.A.I.D. official ordered employees to shred or burn classified and personnel records. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018