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As of recent data, the workforce within the Department of Education has been drastically reduced. At its peak in January, there were 4,133 employees, but that number has now diminished to approximately 2,183. This change has sparked concerns regarding the department's functionality and its ability to effectively serve families in need of educational support. Over 1,300 employees were laid off while 572 opted for early retirement. This has raised questions about whether those remaining could be redistributed to other government departments, a scenario that would require Congressional approval, thereby complicating the future of the department.