A bold vow to dismantle the US Department of Education was made early in a president’s second term, with officials reportedly preparing to eliminate the agency’s core functions within months. The push would mark a dramatic shift in federal education policy, potentially decentralizing oversight of schools and student aid programs. Critics warn such a move could disrupt funding and accountability systems, while supporters argue it would reduce bureaucratic overreach. The proposal has sparked debate over the role of government in education as details emerge about the scope of the planned changes.
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 ...
