In a drastic proposal, Trump advocates for the closure of the Department of Education, citing failures in federal education control. He emphasizes the need for state authority to improve student success and address declining academic performance.
In a bold move, President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education. This decision, backed by conservative leaders, puts school policy in the hands of states, raising alarms among education advocates. Will Congress support this drastic change?
President Trump is set to issue an executive order to abolish the Department of Education, directing Secretary Linda McMahon to facilitate its closure. Trump argues that federal control has failed American students, pushing for a return to state-level education.