A former president’s push to dismantle the US Department of Education gained momentum early in his second term, with a direct vow to eliminate the agency "as quickly as possible." Officials later revealed that within months, a significant portion of the department’s budget—nearly half—was reallocated or repurposed, signaling a major shift in federal education policy. The move sparked debate over whether the administration’s restructuring would streamline governance or weaken oversight of schools and student aid programs. Critics and supporters alike are now scrutinizing the long-term impact of these changes on education funding and accountability.
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 ...
