President Donald Trump vowed early in his second term to eliminate the US Department of Education, declaring plans to dismantle it "as quickly as possible." Within months, the agency faced significant restructuring, with nearly 40 regional offices consolidated or closed. Critics questioned whether the move would weaken oversight of public schools, while supporters argued it would reduce federal bureaucracy. The push reflects broader debates over the role of government in education policy.
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 ...
