A former president’s push to dismantle the US Department of Education gained momentum early in his second term, with a direct vow to eliminate the agency swiftly. Officials and stakeholders have since debated the practical and political challenges of such a move, including its impact on federal education funding and oversight. While the administration signaled broad deregulatory ambitions, critics warned of potential consequences for student aid programs and public school accountability. The proposal remains a flashpoint in ongoing discussions about the federal government’s role in 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 ...
