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 moved to consolidate or eliminate key education programs, including those focused on student aid and school improvement. Critics warned the changes could disrupt funding for millions of students and local schools, while supporters framed it as a step toward reducing federal overreach. The push sparked a debate over the role of federal education policy amid ongoing discussions about school reform and budget priorities.
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 ...
