California officials and education advocates have criticized a Trump administration proposal to dismantle a key federal department, drawing sharp opposition from groups nationwide. The move, revealed Tuesday, targets a long-standing agency responsible for overseeing education and workforce development programs. Critics argue the plan could weaken protections for students, teachers, and vulnerable communities by reducing federal oversight. Supporters of the initiative claim it aims to streamline government operations, though details on how the restructuring would function remain unclear.
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 ...