A controversial proposal to overhaul the Department of Education has emerged just days after the administration argued its operations were redundant during the recent government shutdown. Officials outlined plans to shift significant responsibilities away from federal oversight, raising questions about the future of education policy and funding. The move comes amid ongoing debates over federal involvement in schools and could reshape how educational programs are administered. Critics and supporters alike are likely to weigh in on whether the changes will streamline governance or weaken critical support systems.


Days after U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the government shutdown proved how unnecessary the Department of Education is, the Trump administration announced plans to transition key ...