A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained early momentum under his second term, with officials swiftly eliminating key programs and restructuring oversight. Within months of taking office, nearly 40 federal initiatives—ranging from student loan protections to teacher training grants—were either scrapped or consolidated, marking a dramatic shift in education policy. Critics warned the changes could weaken protections for disadvantaged students, while supporters framed it as a move toward local control. The overhaul raised questions about the long-term role of federal education funding and accountability.
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 ...
