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The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say

NPRThursday, September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say
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Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students.

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Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to The Education Dept and World.

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What happened

Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students.

Why it matters

This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.

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Timeline

  1. NPR published: The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to The Education Dept and World.

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