U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to begin dismantling the Department of Education, stating that his administration aims to return control over education to the states. While ensuring that programs like Pell Grants and Title I funding remain intact, Trump argued that the department has failed to improve student proficiency in reading and math.
The move has faced strong opposition from Democratic lawmakers, who call it a betrayal of students and educators. A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that 65% of Americans oppose shutting down the department. Since closing a federal agency requires Congressional approval, the legal path forward for Trump’s order remains uncertain.
Trump has long criticized the Department of Education, accusing it of bureaucratic inefficiency and ideological bias. The department has already undergone significant staff reductions, with nearly half of its workforce cut. However, whether the executive order will lead to a full shutdown depends on legislative action.
Source – CGTN
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