President Donald Trump vowed early in his second term to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, declaring plans to dismantle the agency "as quickly as possible." Within months, the administration moved to slash its budget by nearly half, targeting programs that provide funding to schools and students. Critics warned the cuts could disrupt critical education services, while supporters framed the effort as a step toward reducing federal overreach. The push sparked a debate over the role of government in shaping public education policy.
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 ...
