A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained early momentum in his second term, with officials reportedly moving swiftly to eliminate the agency’s core functions. Internal documents suggest rapid restructuring plans were underway, targeting funding and oversight roles that shape education policy nationwide. Critics warn such a move could disrupt federal aid programs and accountability measures for schools, while supporters argue it would return control to states and local communities. The debate over the agency’s future highlights deep divisions in how best to govern America’s education system.
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 ...
