President Donald Trump’s administration took bold steps toward dismantling the US Department of Education early in his second term, with the president declaring plans to eliminate the agency "as quickly as possible." Within months, significant restructuring began, including the elimination of nearly 40 programs and a major reorganization of oversight. The move reflected a broader push to reduce federal education involvement, though critics warned of potential gaps in student aid and civil rights enforcement. Supporters argued the changes would streamline bureaucracy and return more 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 ...
