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 "as quickly as possible." Officials reportedly began drafting proposals to consolidate or eliminate key education programs, though the scope of changes remained unclear. Critics warned such moves could disrupt federal funding for schools and student aid, while supporters framed it as a step toward reducing bureaucratic overreach. The push reflects broader efforts to reshape federal education policy, raising questions about its long-term impact on public schools and higher learning.
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 ...
