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, the administration proposed sweeping cuts and restructuring, including the elimination of nearly 40 programs—ranging from special education funding to student loan protections—that served millions of Americans. Critics warned the move could strip away critical resources for vulnerable students and local schools, while supporters framed it as a step toward reducing federal overreach in education. The proposal sparked a fierce debate over the role of government in shaping America’s schools.
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 ...
