A bold vow to dismantle the US Department of Education was made early in President Donald Trump’s second term, with the administration signaling plans to eliminate the agency swiftly. Officials hinted at a rapid restructuring, though the full scope of changes—including potential staff reductions and policy shifts—remained unclear. The proposal sparked immediate debate over federal education oversight and the potential impact on public schools and student aid programs. Critics questioned whether such a move would weaken accountability, while supporters argued it could streamline bureaucracy and return control to states.
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 ...
