Trump Shuts Down Federal Department of Education, Returns Control to States

Thu Apr 24 2025 03:32:01 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Shuts Down Federal Department of Education, Returns Control to States

President Trump emphasizes local control in education by dismantling the Department of Education.


The closure of the Department marks a significant shift in America's educational landscape, aiming to empower states and local communities to take charge of their schooling systems.

 

In a bold move fulfilling a key component of his campaign platform, President Trump has signed an executive order to dissolve the federal Department of Education, transferring authority back to the states and local communities. This decision, met with a mix of applause and opposition, seeks to address long-standing frustrations surrounding federal involvement in education.

Established in the late 1970s following a political agreement between then-President Jimmy Carter and teachers unions, the Department has since been accused of inefficiency, reportedly spending upwards of $3 trillion with minimal improvements to national education outcomes. According to recent findings by Gallup, public education ranks as one of the least urgent issues for Americans, trailing behind concerns such as crime and immigration. Shockingly, nearly 75% of the population expresses dissatisfaction with current educational systems, believing that solutions will not emanate from Washington bureaucrats.

In her tenure as Education Secretary, Linda McMahon sought to streamline operations within the department, eliminating unnecessary roles and revealing that a significant number of the 4,300 employees were not directly contributing to essential educational functions. These changes highlighted the agency's transformation into more of a bureaucratic entity rather than an effective educational body.

Despite the backlash from union representatives and political insiders, many in the public—including teachers, parents, and school administrators—have responded positively to this shift towards localized control. With the federal Department of Education's dissolution, the nation anticipates a new chapter characterized by accountability, reform, and community-driven initiatives aimed at enhancing the educational experience for children across the country.

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