President Donald Trump vowed early in his second term to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, declaring plans to dismantle the agency "as quickly as possible." Within months, the administration moved to consolidate or eliminate dozens of federal education programs, signaling a major shift in how the government funds and oversees schools. Critics warned the changes could strip away critical resources for disadvantaged students, while supporters framed it as a step toward reducing bureaucratic overreach. The push raised questions about the future of federal education policy under the Trump presidency.
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 ...
