A bold vow to dismantle the US Department of Education was made early in President Donald Trump’s second term, with plans to eliminate the agency swiftly. Officials indicated that the restructuring would involve significant cuts, including the elimination of nearly 40 programs, though the full scope of changes remained unclear. The proposal sparked immediate debate over federal education policy and the potential impact on schools and students nationwide. Supporters framed it as a move toward state-level control, while critics warned of reduced oversight and funding for vulnerable programs.
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 ...
