A former president has reignited debate over the future of the U.S. Department of Education, vowing to dismantle the agency during his second term. The proposal, made shortly after taking office, would eliminate a federal body overseeing education policy, sparking discussions about its role in funding and regulating schools nationwide. While the plan faced immediate pushback from lawmakers and educators, its revival highlights ongoing tensions between federal oversight and state-level control in education. Critics argue the move could disrupt critical programs, while supporters see it as a step toward decentralizing power.
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 ...
