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 under the administration’s education overhaul plan. Critics argued the move risked weakening federal oversight of schools, while supporters framed it as a step toward greater state and local control. The shift sparked sharp debate over the role of government in education policy.
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 ...
