A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained unexpected traction in his second term, with rapid staffing cuts and restructuring efforts following a bold vow to eliminate the agency. Officials moved swiftly to consolidate programs and reduce the department’s workforce, raising questions about the long-term impact on federal education policy. The overhaul came amid broader debates over the role of the federal government in K-12 and higher education funding. Critics and supporters alike are now weighing the consequences of these changes on schools and students nationwide.
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 ...
