President Donald Trump vowed early in his second term to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, declaring plans to eliminate the agency "as quickly as possible." Within months, a significant portion of the department’s budget was slashed, with over $40 billion in proposed cuts targeting key programs. Critics warned the move could weaken federal oversight of schools and student aid, while supporters framed it as a step toward reducing bureaucratic control. The push reflects broader debates over education policy and the role of federal involvement in K-12 and higher learning.
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 ...
