A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained unexpected momentum in his final months in office, with officials rapidly dismantling key programs and policies before leaving power. Critics warn the abrupt changes could leave millions of students and educators without critical funding and oversight, raising concerns about long-term consequences for public education. The move reflects a broader ideological clash over federal involvement in schools, with supporters arguing it would streamline decision-making and opponents fearing it would weaken protections for vulnerable learners. Whether the changes will stick or be reversed remains a key question as the political landscape shifts.
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 ...
