The Gutting Of The Department Of Education

Published March 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM EDT

The Department of Education is reportedly eliminating 50% of its workforce. Washington Post writer Laura Meckler talks about the fallout, from the enforcement of civil rights laws in schools, to student loans and grants.

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