A top administration official has argued that the recent federal government shutdown highlighted the Department of Education’s limited necessity, prompting plans to shift major functions away from the agency. The proposed changes aim to reduce federal oversight in education by transferring key responsibilities to state and local governments. Critics and supporters alike are weighing the potential impact on education funding and policy uniformity across the country. The move signals a broader push to reshape the role of federal agencies in domestic programs.
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 ...
