A former president’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education gained early momentum under his second term, with officials reportedly moving swiftly to eliminate the agency. Internal documents suggest plans were advanced to dismantle key programs and restructure federal education oversight within months. Critics warn such a move could strip away critical funding and support for schools, while supporters argue it would reduce bureaucratic control over local education systems. The debate over the department’s future reflects broader tensions between federal and state authority in education policy.
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 ...
