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March 12, 2025: 11:00 p.m.:
March 12, 2025: Education Highlights

• The Department of Education announced a reduction in force, laying off over 1,300 employees, effectively cutting its workforce by nearly 50%. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon stated this move aims to enhance efficiency and redirect resources to students, parents, and teachers.

• The Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Education is set to lose approximately 240 staff members, nearly halving its size, which raises concerns about the agency’s ability to handle discrimination complaints effectively.

• In Des Moines, Iowa, a new charter high school, Des Moines Prep, is scheduled to open this fall, starting with 150 ninth graders. This initiative reflects the state’s growing support for school choice, offering tuition-free alternatives to traditional public schools.

• President Trump signed an executive order to increase federal support for school choice programs, aiming to expand educational options for families and promote competition among schools.

• The Indiana Choice Scholarship program reported a 32% growth over the past year, now serving 70,000 students, making it the largest voucher program in the country.