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Education Spending Soars 749% Amid Employee Cuts, Proficiency Plummets
3/3/2025
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Story summary
- The Department of Education has seen a staggering 13.9% drop in employee numbers from 2000 to 2024, yet spending skyrocketed by 749% to an eye-watering $250.73 billion. Alarmingly, this financial surge hasn't translated into improved student proficiency in reading and math, fueling criticism of past administrations and urgent calls for cuts and audits under President Trump.
