OAN Staff&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oann.com/tag/alicia-summers">Alicia Summers</a> 4:16 PM – Wednesday, March 12, 2025 The Department of Education has laid off over 1,300 employees, nearly half of its staff, signaling a move toward a potential shutdown—though Congressional approval is still required. President Trump has made it clear that the goal is to cut federal bureaucratic waste and shift control of education to states, parents, and governors. This has sparked lawsuits and frustration, with some lawmakers opposing the move. Walter Blanks Jr. of the American Federation for Children (AFC) testified on Capitol Hill, and he joins Alicia Summers to discuss the impact of these cuts on families. <figure class="wp-block-video"><video autoplay="" controls="" loop="" poster="https://www.oann.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/vid-poster-image.jpg" src="https://d1cc0p6j4uj4n9.cloudfront.net/a2f16989-da46-440f-bd2d-f9fb5389ce61/mp4/7fb332bf-3fcc-436a-a8c7-8169e16e49d3_Mp4_Avc_Aac_16x9_1280x720p_30Hz_3.5Mbps_qvbr.mp4" width="100%" height="auto"></video></figure>

The Department of Education has laid off over 1,300 employees, nearly half of its staff, signaling a move toward a potential shutdown—though Congressional approval is still required.

{ai:summary}The Department of Education has laid off over 1,300 employees, nearly half of its workforce, indicating a potential shutdown pending Congressional approval. President Trump aims to reduce federal bureaucratic waste and transfer education control to states and parents, igniting legal challenges and opposition from some lawmakers.Walter Blanks Jr. from the American Federation for Children has testified about the implications of these cuts for families. #education

Department Of Education Cuts And The Debate Over School Choice

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