Trump moves against Department of Education: What to know
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the federal Department of Education, stating it would be done "once and for all."
- The executive order instructs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to facilitate the department's closure and return education authority to states and local communities.
- While Trump claims federal Pell Grants and Title I funding will be preserved, it remains unclear how education services will continue without the department's oversight.
- Questions about the future of education funding persist, as advocates warn that proposed cuts could significantly affect students reliant on current federal aid.
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Envisioning a country with no Dept. of Education — Harvard Gazette
Nation & World Envisioning a country with no Dept. of Education Panelist Neal McCluskey, who favors abolishing the Department of Education, expressed concern over the government’s “haphazard” methods.Photos by Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer April 2, 2025 4 min read Panelists weigh potential consequences of Trump plan to eliminate agency, transfer authority to st…
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