A bold vow to dismantle the US Department of Education was made early in President Donald Trump’s second term, with plans to eliminate the agency "as quickly as possible." Officials later revealed that the administration had already begun drafting a proposal to dismantle the department, though the full scope of the effort—and its potential impact on federal education funding—remains unclear. The move would mark a dramatic shift in how the federal government oversees K-12 and higher education, raising questions about accountability and resources for schools nationwide. Whether the plan proceeds or stalls depends on political will and bureaucratic hurdles yet to unfold.
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 ...
