A top Trump administration official has argued that the federal government shutdown highlights the Department of Education’s limited role, while the White House now proposes shifting major education functions to state and local agencies. The move would reallocate responsibilities currently handled by the federal department, raising questions about how such changes could reshape funding, oversight, and educational policy. Critics may question whether the shift could weaken federal standards, while supporters frame it as a step toward greater state flexibility. The announcement comes amid ongoing debates over the size and scope of federal agencies.
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 ...
