The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to dissolve the Education Department, redistributing key functions—including oversight of student loans and civil rights enforcement—to other federal agencies. The restructuring targets six specific offices, marking a significant shift in how education-related policies and funding are managed at the national level. Critics argue the changes could weaken protections for students and streamline federal oversight, while supporters say it aims to reduce bureaucracy and decentralize authority. The move comes as part of broader efforts to reshape federal agencies ahead of a potential transition in leadership.
The Trump administration is implementing its widely telegraphed plan to shutter the Education Department by transferring critical responsibilities to other federal agencies. Six department offices ...
