A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained early momentum under his second term, with officials swiftly eliminating key programs and restructuring oversight—including the abrupt termination of 40 initiatives within months. Critics warned the move could strip away critical funding for schools, while supporters framed it as a step toward reducing federal bureaucracy. The rapid dismantling raised questions about long-term impacts on education funding and local school systems. The shift marked a dramatic departure from decades of federal involvement in K-12 and higher education policy.
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 ...
