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How Much Do You Know: Ed. Dept.'s Mass Layoffs and More This Week

By Lynn (Yunfei) Liu 鈥� March 13, 2025 1 min read

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Welcome to Education Week鈥檚 Weekly News Quiz! Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.

Once you complete the quiz, you can see how your score compares to your peers, get the correct answers with detailed explanations, and be provided with additional readings and resources on the topic.

Lynn (Yunfei) Liu

Digital News Specialist, Education Week

Lynn Liu is a digital news specialist for Education Week.

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