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 later revealed that the administration had already begun drafting proposals to slash its budget and consolidate its functions, signaling a major shift in federal education policy. The move would mark one of the most dramatic overhauls of the department in decades, potentially reshaping how education funding and oversight operate nationwide. Critics and supporters alike are closely watching whether the administration can turn its rhetoric into reality.
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 ...
