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, threatens long-standing programs aimed at supporting schools and students, sparking concerns over reduced oversight and funding. Critics argue the restructuring could weaken protections for vulnerable learners and undermine decades of federal education policy. The backlash highlights deep divisions over the role of government in shaping educational equity and access.
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 ...
