Education Department announces plan to move programs to other federal agencies as part of effort to shut down

In a significant shake-up of the federal government's education system, the Department of Education is set to undergo major restructuring. As part of a plan unveiled on Tuesday, certain responsibilities will be transferred to other government agencies, a move that aligns with President Trump's efforts to reduce the size and scope of the federal bureaucracy. The changes are expected to have far-reaching implications for the education sector, with some observers warning that they could lead to a loss of focus on key issues such as student loan reform and special education policy. Critics are already sounding the alarm, arguing that the move will further erode the Department of Education's ability to effectively serve the nation's 50 million students.

The Department of Education on Tuesday announced plans to further dismantle itself and move certain responsibilities to other parts of the federal government, moves that align with President Trump’s ...