A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained early momentum in his second term, with officials swiftly eliminating key programs and restructuring oversight. Within months of the pledge, nearly 40 federal initiatives—ranging from student loan protections to teacher training grants—were either scrapped or consolidated under state control. Critics warned the move could weaken protections for disadvantaged students and leave local schools without critical funding, while supporters framed it as a return to state-led education policy. The rapid overhaul raised questions about long-term impacts on public 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 ...
