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The federal cabinet department overseeing education policy, civil rights enforcement in schools, and student financial aid. Incidents involve its dismantlement, elimination of civil rights enforcement, and impacts on student loan programs.

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Updated March 26, 2026 Federal Dismantlement
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Education Department Dismantlement: $881M in Contracts Slashed, IES Eliminated, 50% Workforce Cut

The systematic dismantlement of the Department of Education began with DOGE slashing $881 million in research contracts and eliminating IES, followed by cutting half the workforce, and culminated in …

  • On February 10, 2025, DOGE announced termination of 89 Education Department contracts totaling $881 million. The vast majority targeted the …
  • IES was effectively eliminated — over 100 employees terminated, including research analysts specializing in K-12 studies, adult education, …
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