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 as swiftly as possible. Officials and advocates quickly raised concerns over the potential impact on federal education funding and oversight, sparking debates about the future of K-12 and higher education policy. While the plan faced resistance from lawmakers and educators, the proposal highlighted broader tensions over the role of federal involvement in schools. The move would have reshaped decades of education governance, leaving many to question how such a drastic restructuring could unfold.
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 ...
