A former president’s push to dismantle the US Department of Education gained momentum early in his second term, with a direct vow to eliminate the agency swiftly. Officials later revealed plans to consolidate or eliminate key programs, including those supporting low-income students and special education, as part of a broader restructuring effort. The proposal sparked immediate debate over federal funding for education and the potential impact on vulnerable student populations. Critics warned of deepening inequality, while supporters framed it as a move toward state-level control.
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 ...
