The 2025 US government shutdown has crippled the Department of Education, with 87% of staff furloughed. While student aid continues, new grants are frozen, and school funding faces delays. Crucially, civil rights investigations have halted, impacting equal educational opportunities. This disruption severely hampers the department's ability to support students and schools amidst ongoing challenges.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/us-government-shutdown-2025-major-disruptions-in-education-department-operations-and-impact-on-schools/articleshow/124346119.cms