California officials and education advocates have criticized a Trump administration proposal to dismantle a key federal department, drawing parallels with similar moves across the country. The plan, revealed Tuesday, targets a long-standing agency responsible for overseeing education and workforce development programs. Critics argue the restructuring could weaken protections for students, teachers, and job training initiatives, raising concerns about federal oversight in these critical areas. Supporters of the move have not yet detailed how the transition would function, leaving many questions unanswered.


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 ...