Shutdown proves how much Department of Education is needed, experts say

A controversial proposal to overhaul the Department of Education has emerged just days after the U.S. Secretary of Education dismissed its role as redundant, citing the recent government shutdown as evidence. The Trump administration is reportedly moving to shift major federal education functions—including oversight of student loans and civil rights enforcement—to other agencies, raising questions about accountability and funding for public schools. Critics argue the plan could weaken protections for vulnerable students, while supporters claim it would streamline bureaucracy and reduce federal overreach. The shift, if implemented, would mark a significant restructuring of how education policy is administered at the national level.

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 ...