The Department of Education announced Thursday it will relocate from its current Washington, D.C. headquarters to a smaller building in the city, following significant workforce reductions that left the facility largely empty.

The move comes after approximately half of the department's workforce was eliminated as part of the Trump administration's efforts regarding the agency. The current headquarters building has been operating at only 30 percent capacity, with 70 percent of the space vacant due to the staffing cuts.

The department has occupied its current headquarters for 40 years before announcing the planned relocation. The move to smaller facilities reflects the reduced operational needs following the workforce changes.

The relocation is part of broader administrative changes affecting the Education Department under the current administration's policies. The department stated the move is being implemented as part of ongoing efforts related to the agency's future structure and operations.