On February 11, 2025, President Trump hosted King Abdullah II of Jordan in a bilateral meeting as the U.S. Department of Education faces nearly $900 million in budget cuts. These cuts, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, will terminate at least 169 contracts, critically impacting educational research and monitoring. Major studies, including the ReSolve project aimed at improving math learning, have been affected, stirring concern among advocacy groups about educational equity. While some initiatives like the National Assessment of Educational Progress remain funded, the overall capacity to track student achievement is compromised.
The Institute of Education Sciences faces nearly $900 million in cuts, raising concerns over its ability to track student progress and monitor education effectiveness.
Advocacy groups condemned the cuts, stating they undermine efforts to address educational disparities, particularly impacting low-income and students of color.
Key programs like the National Assessment of Educational Progress will remain intact, but significant research projects monitoring student learning have been terminated.
The Education Department's abrupt cuts included the cancellation of long-term studies vital for tracking educational outcomes from kindergarten through high school.
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