"Trump's Education Overhaul: A Look Back at the Department's Dramatic Downsizing" 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 after making the bold promise, Trump made good on his word, significantly downsizing the agency. With 40 percent of its workforce let go, the department's drastic reduction has left many wondering about the implications for education policy and the nation's students. As the dust settles on this dramatic overhaul, experts are weighing in on the potential consequences of this seismic shift in the country's education landscape.
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 ...