As Trump pushes to eliminate Department of Education, school leaders look to state for guidance – The Times of India
Trump's order to dismantle Department of Education leaves school leaders seeking state guidance. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20, 2025, aimed at dismantling the US Department of Education. The move fulfills a longstanding campaign promise to conservatives, pledging to return control of education to the states. The order proposes eliminating the department's functions, although fully closing it would require Congressional approval.While Trump emphasized that the order would “begin to eliminate” the department, leaders of local school districts are unsure of how this significant change will impact their students. Many are still awaiting clarity from state officials as they closely monitor developments.Local districts respond cautiouslyHeather Leas, public relatio...