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, including the elimination of nearly 40 programs—ranging from special education grants to career and technical education initiatives—that served millions of students nationwide. Critics warned the move could strip funding from vulnerable populations, while supporters framed it as a step toward reducing federal overreach in local schools. The proposal sparked a fierce debate over the role of government in education funding and student support.
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 ...
