"Federal Education Department to Be Disassembled: California and National Advocates Speak Out" In a move sparking widespread criticism, the Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has sent shockwaves through the education sector. California state officials and some education advocates are among those condemning the plan, which they say would have devastating consequences for students, teachers, and schools across the country. The proposal, which is part of a broader effort to reduce federal bureaucracy, would shift many of the department's responsibilities to other agencies or eliminate them altogether. Critics argue that this would undermine efforts to protect students' rights, ensure equal access to education, and provide critical support to schools in need.
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 ...