A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained early momentum in his second term, with officials rapidly eliminating programs and restructuring oversight. Within months, nearly half of the department’s grant programs were axed, raising questions about federal education policy under the administration. Critics warned the changes could weaken student protections and local funding, while supporters framed it as a step toward reducing bureaucratic control. The move marked one of the most aggressive attempts in decades to reshape federal education involvement.
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 ...
