California state officials and education advocates have criticized a Trump administration proposal to dismantle a federal department focused on education, arguing the move could weaken oversight and support for public schools nationwide. The plan, revealed this week, has drawn sharp opposition from those who warn it may reduce funding and resources for disadvantaged students. Critics emphasize the department’s role in enforcing civil rights protections and distributing grants to schools in need. Supporters of the change have not yet detailed how the restructuring would function or which agencies might take over its responsibilities.
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 ...
