The depleted Education Department will move out of its headquarters - NPR

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March 27, 2026
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Depleted Education Department is relocating from its headquarters.

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Education Department restructuring could affect the pace and implementation of federal education policy and services.

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The Education Department is relocating from its headquarters as the agency faces significant personnel reductions. The Trump administration has pursued major cuts to the department's workforce, leaving it with fewer staff to maintain its current facilities. Moving to a smaller headquarters would align the agency's physical footprint with its reduced operational capacity. The relocation reflects broader efforts by the White House to downsize federal agencies and reduce government spending. The timing and destination of the move have not yet been specified.

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The Education Department is moving out of its headquarters.

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