Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle the US Department of Education
Donald Trump has just signed an executive order instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the US Department of Education. This bold move, announced at the White House, is an attempt to bypass congressional approval and aligns with Trump’s long-standing promise to shift education responsibilities back to the states.
Trump defended his decision by citing the department’s expanding budget and lack of significant improvements in national test scores. According to him, the federal government should not dictate educational policies—those should be handled at the state and local levels, which already fund 90% of public schooling.
The executive order signals a significant step toward shutting down key operations of the department. Trump expressed hope that McMahon would be the last education secretary, emphasizing that his administration would take all necessary legal measures to eliminate the department entirely.
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Despite this major shake-up, federal grant and loan programs, including Title I funding for high-poverty schools and IDEA programs for students with disabilities, are said to remain untouched. However, many are skeptical about how funding cuts will be managed without affecting these essential initiatives.
This decision has sparked controversy across political lines. Congressional Democrats argue that shutting down the department will put millions of low-income students at risk, increase class sizes, and make college education even more expensive. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries voiced concerns that eliminating the department would negatively impact families, students, and educators nationwide. Meanwhile, progressive lawmakers warn that Trump’s move is an unconstitutional overreach meant to push an extreme agenda while bypassing Congress.
On the Republican side, some conservatives have long supported the idea of dismantling the department, believing that states should control education policies without federal interference. Some advocate for redirecting funds into block grants, allowing states to decide how to allocate resources instead of adhering to federal guidelines.
This action aligns closely with Project 2025, a conservative blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government, which envisions the education department as merely a statistics-gathering agency. Trump’s administration has already taken steps in this direction by cutting jobs within the department, revoking diversity and inclusion programs, and shifting policies towards school choice and “patriotic education.”
While the executive order does not immediately dismantle the department, it sets the stage for significant reductions in federal oversight of education. Without congressional approval, the order may face legal challenges, but Trump’s administration appears determined to push forward with its agenda.
The future of public education in the US now faces uncertainty, as this move could redefine how education policies are shaped and funded. Whether this results in improved state-led education systems or exacerbates existing inequalities remains to be seen.
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