The U.S. Education Department fired thousands of workers. Now, it's on a hiring spree

The Federal Student Aid office lost half its staff last year as part of Trump administration downsizing. Now, it's hiring ...
NBC Chicago

What does the Department of Education do, and what happens if Trump dismantles it?

President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to “put herself out of a job” and close the Education Department. McMahon was confirmed by the Senate on Monday, and an ...
Time

Student Loan Management Is Shifting Out of the Education Department. Here’s What Borrowers Should Know

A Department of Education sign is displayed outside of their federal student aid office in Washington, D.C., on May 18, 2025. Reporter The Treasury Department is set to take over responsibility for ...
Forbes

Education Department Announces ‘Breakup.’ Here’s What It Means For Student Loans

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that the Department of Education will undergo a partial dismantling, as multiple operations are to be shifted to partnerships with other federal agencies.
Education Week

‘Creative’ or ‘Illegal?’ Congress Debates Trump’s Dismantling of Education Dept.

The Trump administration doesn’t have the votes in Congress to nix the U.S. Department of Education, the Republican chairman of the U.S. House’s education committee conceded Thursday. Rep. Tim Walberg ...
Forbes

5 Things To Know About Abolishing The U.S. Department Of Education

The Department of Education doesn’t educate anyone or run any schools or colleges. It’s a collection of 4,000 bureaucrats who mostly manage student loans, write rules, oversee various grant programs, ...