Washington :- In a major policy shift, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, aiming to return educational control to states and local communities.
The executive order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to initiate the closure process, marking a significant step toward fulfilling a long-standing conservative goal. However, the complete dissolution of the department would require congressional approval—a formidable challenge in the current political climate.
Despite the department’s potential closure, key programs such as Title I funding for low-income schools, Pell Grants for college students, and support for children with disabilities will continue. The administration reassured that essential student loan and grant programs will remain operational.
The move has ignited intense debate. Critics warn that dismantling the department could deepen educational disparities and reduce oversight, particularly affecting disadvantaged students. Supporters, however, argue that decentralization will lead to more effective, locally tailored education policies.
As legislative battles loom, the future of the U.S. education system stands at a crossroads, with Trump’s bold move poised to reshape national education policy for years to come.
