A controversial push to restructure the Education Department under the Trump administration has faced unexpected setbacks, raising questions about the feasibility of broader reforms. Early efforts to reorganize federal education programs have encountered resistance, potentially weakening the momentum behind a more sweeping overhaul. Critics argue the missteps could leave key initiatives stalled, while supporters insist the administration remains committed to reshaping the agency’s role. The outcome may hinge on whether officials can navigate political and bureaucratic hurdles to advance their vision.
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 ...
