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 indicated that the move would be pursued "as quickly as possible," though the process would require congressional approval. The proposal sparked immediate debate over federal education funding and oversight, with critics warning of potential disruptions to school programs nationwide. Supporters framed it as a step toward reducing bureaucratic control over local education systems.
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 ...