President Donald Trump’s administration signaled a major overhaul of federal education policy by vowing to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, calling for its rapid elimination. The proposal, introduced shortly after the start of his second term, would mark a dramatic shift in how federal education funding and oversight are structured. Critics argue the move could strip away critical resources for schools, while supporters see it as a step toward reducing bureaucratic control over local education systems. The debate over the department’s future has reignited discussions about the role of government 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 ...
