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 announced significant cuts, including the elimination of nearly 40 programs, affecting funding for schools and student aid initiatives. Critics warned the move could disrupt education funding and leave millions of students and schools without critical support. The proposal sparked a debate over federal oversight in education and the potential consequences for public schools nationwide.
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 ...
