President Donald Trump vowed early in his second term to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, declaring plans to dismantle it "as quickly as possible." Within months, significant restructuring efforts began, including the consolidation of key programs and a push to reduce federal oversight in education policy. Critics warned the move could weaken protections for students and schools, while supporters argued it would return more control to states and local communities. The proposal sparked a heated debate over the future of federal education funding and accountability.
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 ...
