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 sparked immediate debate over federal education policy, with critics warning of potential disruptions to student aid programs and oversight. While the administration later scaled back the idea, the push reignited discussions about the role of government in K-12 and higher education funding. Supporters argued it would reduce bureaucracy, but opponents feared it could leave millions of students without critical support.
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 ...
