California officials and education advocates have criticized a Trump administration proposal to dismantle a key federal department, drawing sharp opposition from supporters of public education nationwide. The move, revealed Tuesday, would eliminate the agency responsible for overseeing education policy, funding, and civil rights enforcement in schools. Critics argue the plan could weaken protections for vulnerable students and strip away critical resources for schools across the country. The announcement has sparked a wave of backlash from lawmakers and advocacy groups who warn of potential long-term consequences for the nation’s education system.
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 ...
