A bold push to dismantle the US Department of Education gained momentum in the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term, with the administration vowing to eliminate the agency swiftly. Officials outlined plans to redistribute its functions, including student aid programs and civil rights enforcement, to state and local governments. Critics argue the move could weaken federal oversight of education funding and protections for vulnerable students. Supporters claim it would return control to communities, reducing bureaucratic layers.
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 ...
