President Donald Trump’s administration vowed to dismantle the US Department of Education early in his second term, declaring plans to eliminate it "as quickly as possible." Within months, significant changes were underway, with major shifts in policy and personnel affecting federal education oversight. Critics and supporters alike watched closely as the agency faced unprecedented restructuring, raising questions about the future of national education funding and accountability. The bold move reflected broader debates over the role of government in schooling and sparked discussions about decentralizing control.
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 ...
