She has spent years fighting for them, repeatedly taking on local and state school officials. Last year, Miller filed a complaint against Wake County schools with the federal Office for Civil Rights. On March 11, the day the Education Department sent Miller’s denial letter, the agency announced it was firing nearly half its 4,133 employees. “It is like no one cares.”Wake County school officials declined to answer questions about Miller’s complaints, citing privacy laws. Under federal law, parents have 180 days from the time of the last alleged violation to file a complaint with the Education Department.