In what appears to be an alarming move against civil servants, dozens of Department of Education employees were placed on paid administrative leave without any given reason, sparking concerns about political purges and the undermining of educational integrity. According to reports by ABC News, those affected are left in the dark, fearing that this arbitrary action could be rooted in a deeper agenda to silence dissent and restructure the department to fit a more partisan vision.
Political Witch Hunt? Education Department Workers Unjustly Suspended Under Murky Circumstances
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Feb-05
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Dozens of workers at the U.S. Department of Education were summarily placed on paid administrative leave on Friday — and were not told why, reported ABC News on Monday.The report said "some employees told ABC News they believe the only common thread among the…
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A necessary shake-up at the Department of Education saw numerous workers put on paid administrative leave, a move suggesting a bold stride towards accountability and efficiency within a department long criticized for inefficiency and bias. Reports from ABC News point to the suspensions as a possible cleanup of entrenched interests, with the affected employees unsurprisingly left speculating about the reasons -- perhaps a sign that it's finally time to address the bloated bureaucracy stifling American education.
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