{"id":28563,"date":"2025-10-16T22:22:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T22:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/?p=28563"},"modified":"2025-10-16T22:22:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T22:22:42","slug":"education-department-layoffs-would-affect-dozens-of-programs-see-which-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/?p=28563","title":{"rendered":"Education Department Layoffs Would Affect Dozens of Programs. See Which Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color:#0626a9;\">Office of Elementary and Secondary Education \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"color:#00acd8;\">at least 132 staff members laid off<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This office houses the majority of the department&#8217;s K-12 grant programs.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"suboffice\">Office of Discretionary Grants and Support Services <\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sub-suboffice\">Effective Educator Development Program<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Charter Schools Program (CSP)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting the establishment and maintenance of charter schools. The Education Department in May invested an additional $60 million in this program by pulling funds from other programs.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $440 million<br \/>Trump proposal: $500 million\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0American History and Civics<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grant supporting civics education programs in schools and nonprofit partners. The Education Department supercharged investment in this program in September by pulling more than $100 million from other programs.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $23 million<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants to support teacher training.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $90 million<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Teacher Quality Partnership <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting the recruitment and training of future educators, including through teacher residency programs that pair school districts with student-teachers from local universities. <\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $70 million<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Teacher and School Leader Incentive <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting efforts to reward teachers and school administrators with bonuses for strong performance.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $60 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sub-suboffice\">Office of Innovation and Early Learning Programs <\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Education Innovation and Research <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting research on a variety of subjects.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $259 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Preschool Development Grants<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting the expansion of states\u2019 early childhood education options for families (administered in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, which also laid off its staff who work on the program).<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $315 million<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Ready to Learn<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting public television programming that contributes to learning and development for young children.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $31 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sub-suboffice\">School and Community Improvement Programs <\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Fostering Diverse Schools<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting efforts to racially integrate public schools and expand academic opportunities for students of color.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: Variable <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Full-Service Community Schools <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting efforts to establish wraparound services for students and the broader communities in their school districts.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $150 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Magnet Schools Assistance Program <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants for schools\u2019 desegregation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $139 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Promise Neighborhoods <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting efforts to create \u201ccradle-to-career pipelines\u201d including investments in child care and kindergarten.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $91 million<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Statewide Family Engagement Centers <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants for organizations that help schools and state agencies develop programs to connect educators and parents.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $20 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sub-suboffice\">Well-Rounded Education Programs <\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Arts Education Assistance Program <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grant supporting arts education programs in schools and nonprofits partners.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $37 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Comprehensive Literacy State Development <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grant supporting initiatives that expand reading instruction.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: 194 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Innovative Approaches to Literacy <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grant supporting initiatives that expand literacy, including investments in school libraries.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $30 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Javits Gifted and Talented <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting schools\u2019 efforts to identify and support gifted and talented students.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $17 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"suboffice\">Office of Formula Grants <\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sub-suboffice\">Office of Impact Aid <\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Impact Aid <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nFormula funding doled out on a monthly basis for school districts located on non-taxable federal land, including Native American reservations, parks and forests, and military bases.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $1.63 billion <br \/>Trump proposal: $1.63 billion\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sub-suboffice\">Program and Grantee Support Services <\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Comprehensive Centers <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants for organizations that help schools and states follow federal laws that aim to improve student achievement.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $50 million<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Equity Assistance Centers <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants for organizations that help schools and states advance desegregation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $33 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sub-suboffice\">Office of Rural, Insular and Native Achievement Programs <\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Alaska Native Education Program <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting schools and institutions that serve Alaska Native students.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $45 million<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Native Hawaiian Education Program <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants supporting schools and institutions that serve Native Hawaiian students.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $45 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Rural Education Achievement Programs <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nFormula grants supporting schools in rural areas.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $220 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sub-suboffice\">Office of Safe, Supportive Schools<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0School-Based Mental Health Services and Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Programs <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants to support investments in school psychologists and other mental health services for students.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: Variable <br \/>Trump proposal: $0 ($270 million competition using prior-year funds just opened)\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Project SERV<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nDiscretionary grants to support school districts that experience on-campus violence, including shootings.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $50 million <br \/>Trump proposal: $50 million\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Title IV, Part A <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nFormula funding for school districts to support academic enrichment and student support.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $1.4 billion<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sub-suboffice\">School Support &amp; Accountability<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Title I, Part A <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nFormula grants for school districts to support low-income students.<\/p>\n<p>Current annual funding: $18.4 billion <br \/>Trump proposal: $18.4 billion\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Title II, Part A <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nFormula funding for school districts to support professional development for educators.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $2.2 billion<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Title IV, Part B: 21st Century Community Learning Centers <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nFormula funding for school districts and nonprofit organizations to offer before- and after-school programming, primarily for low-income students.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $1.3 billion<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nFormula funding for school districts to support students experiencing homelessness.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $129 million<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sub-suboffice\">Office of Migrant Education<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Title I, Part C: Migrant Education <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nFormula funding for school districts and states to support students from families that migrate seasonally.<\/p>\n<p>Current annual funding: $775 million<br \/>Trump&#8217;s proposed funding: $0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nCompetitive grants for higher education institutions to support students who migrate seasonally.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $52 million<br \/>Trump proposal: $0\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sub-suboffice\">Office of Indian Education <\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"bullet-name\">\u2022\u00a0Indian Education <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"content-text\">\nFormula funding for school districts to provide support services to Native American students.<\/p>\n<p>Annual funding: $195 million<br \/>Trump proposal: $195 million<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Office of Elementary and Secondary Education \u2013 at least 132 staff members laid off This office houses the majority of the department&#8217;s K-12 grant programs. Office of Discretionary Grants and Support Services Effective Educator Development Program \u2022\u00a0Charter Schools Program (CSP) Competitive grants supporting the establishment and maintenance of charter schools. The Education Department in May<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[1867,200,2976,496,4058,348],"class_list":{"0":"post-28563","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-education","8":"tag-affect","9":"tag-department","10":"tag-dozens","11":"tag-education","12":"tag-layoffs","13":"tag-programs"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28563"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28563\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=28563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=28563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}