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 entirely. Officials indicated a swift timeline for the overhaul, though the scope of changes—including potential budget cuts and restructuring—remained under discussion. The move would mark a dramatic shift in federal education policy, raising questions about how states and local institutions would adapt. Critics and supporters alike are closely watching whether the proposal will gain traction amid broader political and bureaucratic challenges.
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 ...
