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

A top Trump administration official has proposed major changes to the Department of Education, arguing its functions could be absorbed by other agencies, just days after the U.S. Secretary of Education dismissed the department’s role as redundant amid the ongoing government shutdown. The plan would shift key responsibilities, raising questions about federal oversight of education policy and funding. Critics warn such restructuring could weaken protections for students and schools, while supporters say it could streamline bureaucracy. The move comes as political tensions over federal spending and agency efficiency intensify.

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 ...