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 later revealed that within months, nearly half of the department’s top leadership positions had been vacated, raising questions about operational stability. The rapid turnover followed a broader pattern of administrative reshuffling under the administration, leaving key roles unfilled for extended periods. Critics and education advocates warned of potential disruptions to federal funding and policy implementation during the transition.
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 ...
