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This is a significant step toward restoring the greatness of the United States education system.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The department said affected staff would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21, and will receive full pay and benefits until June 9, in addition to severance and retirement benefits.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Education Department, the agency&#8217;s workforce is being slashed from 4,133 workers to about 2,183. 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