A bold pledge to dismantle the US Department of Education has resurfaced as a defining policy goal for a president seeking sweeping changes to federal education oversight. Critics warn such a move could strip away decades of funding and regulatory frameworks for schools nationwide, while supporters argue it would return authority to states and local communities. The proposal has reignited debates over the role of government in education, with lawmakers and advocacy groups already weighing in on potential consequences. Whether the plan gains traction hinges on political will and the feasibility of restructuring a massive bureaucracy.
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 ...
