A bold vow to dismantle the US Department of Education was made early in the second term of a former president, who declared plans to eliminate the agency swiftly. Within months, significant changes were underway, with major restructuring announced—including the elimination of key offices and programs—sparking debate over the future of federal education policy. Critics and supporters alike weighed in on whether the move would streamline governance or weaken oversight of schools nationwide. The shift marked a dramatic departure from decades of federal involvement in K-12 and higher education funding.
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 ...
