A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained momentum early in his second term, with a direct vow to eliminate the agency swiftly. Officials and advocates quickly raised concerns over the potential impact on federal education funding and programs serving millions of students. The proposal sparked debate over whether consolidation of education functions could streamline governance or risk undermining critical support systems. Details on how such a shift might unfold—including which agencies would take over its roles—remain under discussion.
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 ...
