President Donald Trump pledged early in his second term to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, declaring it would be “shut down as quickly as possible.” Within months, his administration moved to dismantle the agency, cutting staff and curtailing programs. The effort reflects a broader push to reduce federal involvement in education policy. The article examines how the rapid downsizing has unfolded and its implications for schools and students.
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 ...
