"Trump's Education Department Reversal: From Shutdown to Expansion. President Donald Trump's pledge to dismantle the US Department of Education in 2017 sent shockwaves through the education sector, with the President vowing to "shut it down as quickly as possible." However, a significant shift has occurred, with the department now expanding its reach and influence. Despite the initial promise, the Trump administration ultimately maintained the department's budget and even increased funding for certain programs. Now, with a new administration in place, the question remains: what's next for the US Department of Education?"
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 ...