"Biden's Education Department Revival: How a Trump-Era Promise Was Reversed In a striking reversal of a Trump-era promise, the Biden administration has made significant strides in revitalizing the US Department of Education. Just months after President Donald Trump vowed to "shut it down as quickly as possible," 40 Trump-appointed officials were ousted from the department, paving the way for a new era of education policy under President Joe Biden. The move marked a significant shift in the department's priorities, with the Biden administration focusing on issues such as student loan forgiveness, teacher diversity, and expanding access to higher education. As the Biden administration continues to shape the nation's education landscape, questions remain about the long-term impact of these changes and what they mean for the future of American 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 ...