Trump Moves to Dissolve the Department of Education via Executive Order
President Trump plans to direct Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dissolve the Department of Education, shifting oversight back to states.
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The move has been months in the making, helping the president inch one step closer to fulfilling his campaign promise of returning education to the states.
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The draft executive action declares "the experiment of controlling American education through Federal programs and dollars … has failed our children."
Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department
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The order – which supports the president’s pledge to have the federal agency shuttered – has been in the works since Trump’s transition, the outlet reported.
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President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order, possibly Thursday, aimed at abolishing the Department of Education, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Draft of Trump order seeks to eliminate Department of Education: report
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The potential dissolution of the department is expected to spark significant debate among lawmakers, educators, and advocacy groups.
BREAKING: President Trump expected to sign executive order to eliminate the Department of Education
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Summary
President Trump is set to issue an executive order to dissolve the Department of Education, instructing Secretary Linda McMahon to facilitate the closure. The draft order emphasizes shifting control of education back to states and criticizes federal oversight as ineffective. This move, however, requires congressional approval, which may be challenging given the opposition from Democrats. Critics warn that dismantling the department could jeopardize vital funding and programs for vulnerable students. The proposed closure has reignited debates about the federal role in education and its implications for public schools nationwide.
Perspectives
President Trump is planning to issue an executive order aimed at closing the Department of Education, citing failures in federal educational control and advocating for shifting authority back to state governments.