Fact Check Team: Understanding President Trump's education overhaul and budget cuts

March 25, 2025 09:20 AM

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The Department of Education's budget has seen significant changes over the years. According to Open The Books, the department's budget was around $94 billion in 2010, increasing to approximately $250 billion by 2024, marking a 165% increase over 14 years. Despite the budget increase, the department's workforce decreased from about 4,530 employees in 2010 to around 300 fewer employees in 2024.

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