Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Trump Administration Plan To Eliminate Half Of The Department Of Education Workforce

WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the Department of Education’s announcement that it would be eliminating half of its workforce as President Trump reportedly pursues plans to eliminate the entire agency:

“As a product of great public schools, I know firsthand just how important they are for working families, and the Trump Administration’s reckless attempt to slash the Department of Education’s workforce by 50 percent would gut essential programs that help students of all backgrounds build a brighter future for themselves and our entire country. Weakening our education system not only shortchanges our children but also undermines our workforce and economy at a time when our global competitors are investing more—not less—in education.”