A bold pledge to dismantle the US Department of Education took center stage early in President Donald Trump’s second term, with the administration signaling a rapid push to eliminate the agency. Officials hinted at sweeping changes, including the potential elimination of over 40 programs—many tied to student aid and civil rights protections—while restructuring federal oversight of education. Critics warned of far-reaching consequences for vulnerable students and local school systems, framing the move as a dramatic shift in how education policy is enforced nationwide. The proposal has sparked intense debate over the role of federal involvement 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 ...
