The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is reportedly being shut down, as revealed by employees who received notifications of contract cancellations. This independent research arm plays a critical role in gathering and sharing data on educational practices and student achievement. Employees attending an emergency meeting expressed fears about job security and questioned the effectiveness of the cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration. The mood among employees was somber, with concerns over the future of IES's essential functions in the education system.
Many contracts have already been canceled, according to two employees briefed on the moves. They shared screenshots with NPR of emails sent on Monday notifying them of terminated contracts.
Employees described a somber mood where some fought back tears, and others raised questions about the future of IES. One employee said all of the contracts they oversee have been terminated.
Another employee was skeptical of the idea that these cuts would lead to more efficiency. 'If they're doing this to save government money, they are wasting millions today.'
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