A former president’s push to dismantle the US Department of Education gained momentum early in a potential second term, with officials signaling sweeping changes to federal education policy. Plans reportedly included rapid restructuring, with key agencies and programs facing elimination or consolidation. Critics warn such moves could strip away critical funding and oversight for public schools, while supporters argue it would reduce bureaucratic overreach. The proposal has reignited debates over the role of the federal government 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 ...
