A controversial push to restructure the Education Department under the Trump administration has faced significant hurdles, raising questions about whether broader reforms can still move forward. Early efforts to reorganize federal education programs have encountered resistance, potentially weakening the administration’s broader agenda to reshape the agency. Critics argue the setbacks could delay or dilute key changes, while supporters maintain the process remains on track despite initial challenges. The outcome may hinge on whether officials can overcome bureaucratic and political obstacles in the coming months.
The stumbles of an early Trump administration experiment to carve up the Education Department risks undercutting the president’s more dramatic demolition plan for the agency. The Labor Department ...
