A bold vow to dismantle the US Department of Education was made early in the second term of a former president, who declared plans to eliminate the agency "as quickly as possible." The proposal, framed as a push for state-level control over education policy, quickly drew sharp criticism from lawmakers and advocates who warned of weakened federal oversight. While the initiative stalled amid political resistance, the move reignited debates over the role of government in education funding and accountability. Supporters argued it would streamline decision-making, but opponents feared it could leave vulnerable students without critical protections.
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 ...
