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 swiftly. Officials and advocates have since debated the practical and political challenges of such a drastic overhaul, including the potential ripple effects on federal education funding and oversight. While the administration has taken steps to reduce the department’s influence, critics warn of leaving millions of students and schools without critical support. The move reflects broader tensions over the federal government’s role 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 ...
