A bold vow to dismantle the US Department of Education was made early in President Donald Trump’s second term, with plans to eliminate the agency "as quickly as possible." Officials reportedly began drafting proposals to consolidate or eliminate key education programs, signaling a major shift in federal oversight of schools. The move would mark a dramatic departure from decades of federal involvement in K-12 and higher education policy. Critics and advocates warn such changes could reshape funding and accountability for millions of students nationwide.
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 ...
