A former president’s push to dismantle the US Department of Education gained momentum early in his second term, with a direct vow to eliminate the agency swiftly. Officials and advocates have since debated the practical and political challenges of such a drastic overhaul, including how federal education funding and oversight would be restructured. The proposal has reignited discussions about the role of the federal government in K-12 and higher education policy. Critics argue dismantling the department could weaken protections for students and schools, while supporters claim it would return authority to states and local communities.
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 ...
