California state 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 an agency central to education and workforce development, raising concerns about weakened oversight and reduced support for public programs. Critics argue the restructuring could undermine long-standing initiatives aimed at improving access to learning and training opportunities. Supporters of the change have not yet detailed how the reorganization would function or its potential impact on existing services.


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 ...