"Trump Administration's Plan to Disband US Department of Education 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 advocacy groups in California and nationwide. The proposal, which has yet to be formally implemented, would effectively eliminate the department's role in overseeing federal education policy and redirecting its responsibilities to other government agencies. California state officials, who have long relied on the department for guidance and support in implementing education reforms, have joined a chorus of critics condemning the plan as a reckless and misguided attempt to undermine the nation's education system. As the debate over the plan's merits continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the future of federal education policy hangs in the balance.


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 ...