U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff

According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.

U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff
A man walks past the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 7.

According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.

(Image credit: Gent Shkullaku)