A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained early momentum in his second term, with officials reportedly preparing to dismantle key programs and slash funding. Internal documents revealed plans to eliminate or restructure major initiatives, including student loan protections and grant programs, under the administration’s aggressive overhaul agenda. Critics warned the move could disrupt education funding for millions of students, while supporters framed it as a step toward reducing federal overreach. The proposal sparked immediate debate over the role of federal education policy in an era of shifting political priorities.
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 ...
