President Donald Trump vowed early in his second term to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, declaring plans to eliminate it "as quickly as possible." Within months, significant restructuring efforts began, with major shifts in personnel and policy direction. The move sparked debate over federal education oversight and the potential impact on public schools and student aid programs. Critics and supporters alike weighed in as the administration pushed forward with its bold restructuring agenda.
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 ...