Impact of Department of Education Cuts: A Deep Dive into Effects on Black Students

By Aziah Siid | Word In Black Photo by Oladimeji Ajegbile (WIB) – President Trump’s recent cuts to the Department of Education, eliminating over 1,300 jobs, jeopardize funding for disadvantaged schools and civil rights protections. Education experts warn these reductions disproportionately harm Black K-12 students, disrupting crucial support systems and access to federal student aid.