"Trump's Shadow Legacy: How the Former President's Education Reforms Continue to Reshape the US Department of Education" In a shocking move that sent shockwaves through the education sector, President Donald Trump vowed to dismantle the US Department of Education during his second term. Just months into his presidency, Trump took the first steps towards fulfilling this promise, with a staggering 40% of the department's senior staff either fired or forced to resign. The unprecedented shake-up has left many wondering about the long-term implications for the nation's education system. As the Biden administration navigates the complex landscape left behind by its predecessor, one thing is clear: the Department of Education will never be the same.
In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, he made a blunt promise about the US Department of Education: “We’re going to shut it down as quickly as possible.” In a matter of months, 40 ...