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." The proposal, which would mark a dramatic shift in federal education policy, has already drawn significant attention, including from lawmakers and education advocates. Details on how such a move would reshape funding, oversight, and programs for schools and students remain under debate. Critics argue the department plays a crucial role in ensuring equity and access, while supporters see it as an overreach of federal authority.
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 ...
