A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained early momentum in his second term, with officials reportedly moving swiftly to eliminate the agency’s core functions. Internal documents revealed plans to slash its budget and transfer key responsibilities to states, raising concerns about federal oversight in education policy. Critics warned the shift could weaken protections for vulnerable students and disrupt long-standing programs, while supporters framed it as a return to state-led governance. The proposal sparked a debate over the role of the federal government in shaping education nationwide.
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 ...
