A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained momentum early in his second term, with a direct vow to eliminate the agency swiftly. Officials later revealed that within months, a significant portion of the department’s budget—nearly half—was repurposed or cut, signaling a major shift in federal education policy. The move sparked debate over whether the restructuring would streamline governance or weaken oversight of public schools. Critics and supporters alike are now examining the long-term consequences of these changes on education funding and accountability.
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 ...
