President Donald Trump vowed to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education early in his second term, declaring plans to eliminate it "as quickly as possible." Within months, significant restructuring began, with major budget cuts and policy shifts targeting federal education programs. Critics and supporters alike debated whether the move would decentralize control or weaken protections for vulnerable students. The push raised questions about the future of federal funding and oversight in K-12 and higher education.
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 ...
