Why is Trump dismantling the Department of Education – and what’s next?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign promise amid conservative criticism. The department, created in 1979, oversees education policy, federal aid distribution, data collection, and law enforcement. Despite concerns and staff reductions, student loans and grants will continue under the order, which aims to empower parents and states while addressing educational performance challenges.

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