A former president’s push to dismantle the federal education department gained momentum in his final months in office, with officials quietly dismantling key programs under the guise of streamlining operations. Critics warn the move could weaken oversight of civil rights protections and student aid, while supporters argue it would return control to states. The abrupt shift left educators and advocacy groups scrambling to assess the long-term impact on public schools and vulnerable students. Whether the changes will stick depends on political will and legal challenges ahead.
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 ...
