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 swiftly. Officials indicated that the restructuring would affect nearly 40 federal programs, including student loan protections and civil rights enforcement, as part of a broader push to decentralize education policy. The proposal sparked immediate debate over whether the move would streamline governance or weaken federal oversight in schools. Critics warned of potential gaps in funding and accountability, while supporters argued it would return control to states and local communities.
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 ...
