Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:36pm on 12 Feb 2025,Wednesday International
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has cut nearly $900 million from the U.S. Education Department’s research arm. The move ended 169 contracts, including long-term studies tracking student progress and research on teaching strategies. Critics say these cuts will harm education accountability and student learning. The decision also faces legal challenges, with the agency temporarily blocking DOGE workers from internal systems. Some small businesses lost contracts and had to lay off staff. While supporters argue this is a chance to rethink outdated programs, many warn it could weaken efforts to improve education in the U.S.
