Department of Education Downsizes Headquarters in Massive Real Estate Pivot

By Katherine Knott · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-07-16

The U.S. Department of Education is moving its central operations to a smaller facility at 500 D Street SW as part of a significant footprint reduction. Reporting from Inside Higher Ed indicates the agency will shrink its physical presence by 80 percent, a shift driven by high va

The U.S. Department of Education is moving its central operations to a smaller facility at 500 D Street SW as part of a significant footprint reduction. Reporting from Inside Higher Ed indicates the agency will shrink its physical presence by 80 percent, a shift driven by high va