State officials and education advocates have criticized a Trump administration proposal to dismantle a major federal education department, arguing the move could weaken oversight of key programs. The plan, revealed recently, has drawn opposition from those who fear it may reduce protections for students and limit funding for critical initiatives. Supporters of the department have framed its work as essential to ensuring equity and accountability in education nationwide. The controversy highlights a broader debate over federal involvement in public education policy.
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 ...
