A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained momentum early in his second term, with a direct vow to eliminate the agency swiftly. Officials and stakeholders scrambled as plans unfolded, raising questions about the potential impact on federal education funding and oversight. The proposal sparked immediate debate over whether such a move would streamline governance or leave critical programs without federal support. Details on how the restructuring might proceed—and who would take over its responsibilities—remain under discussion.
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 ...
