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 began dismantling key programs and shifting oversight to states, signaling a major restructuring of federal education policy. Critics warned the move could weaken protections for vulnerable students, while supporters argued it would return control to local communities. The push raised questions about the future of federal funding and accountability 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 ...
