"Trump Administration's Plan to Disband Federal Education Department Sparks Outrage in California and Beyond In a move that has sent shockwaves through the education community, the Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has been met with fierce opposition from state officials and education advocates in California and across the country. California state officials, who have been vocal about their concerns, are joining a chorus of critics who see this move as a threat to the nation's education system and the rights of students, particularly those from low-income and marginalized communities. The plan, which has been met with skepticism by many experts, would essentially eliminate the federal department responsible for enforcing civil rights laws, providing funding for schools, and setting national education standards. With the future of America's education system hanging in the balance, the debate over the Trump administration's plan is set to intensify in the coming days."
California state officials and some education advocates joined others around the country in condemning a plan announced Tuesday by the Trump administration to disassemble the U.S. Department of ...