The depleted Education Department will move out of its headquarters

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by Cory Turner
March 27, 2026
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The Education Department will vacate its headquarters in August, relocating to a smaller office as staffing shrinks.

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The Education Department will vacate its headquarters in August, relocating to a smaller office one block away as the Energy Department takes over the building. The move reflects significant staffing reductions at Education following personnel cuts in the Trump administration. No additional timeline or occupancy details for the Energy Department are specified in the available information.

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