A bold vow to dismantle the US Department of Education was made early in President Donald Trump’s second term, with the administration signaling plans to eliminate the agency entirely. Officials suggested the move could save taxpayer money and streamline education policy, though critics warned of potential disruptions to federal funding and oversight for schools nationwide. The proposal sparked immediate debate over whether consolidating education programs under other agencies would improve efficiency or weaken protections for vulnerable students. With major structural changes at stake, the push reflects broader tensions over the federal government’s role in K-12 and higher education.
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 ...
