Trump’s Executive Order Targets Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at significantly dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, sparking widespread controversy and legal challenges from various states. The move, announced on March 20, 2025, is part of Trump's broader strategy to reduce federal government size and shift educational responsibilities to state and local levels.
California has been at the forefront of the resistance, with Governor Gavin Newsom and state education officials vowing to fight the cuts. They argue that the dismantling of the Department of Education will adversely affect educational standards and funding across the nation, particularly in underprivileged communities. The state has already initiated legal proceedings to block the implementation of the executive order.
The executive order has also drawn international attention, with global news outlets reporting on the potential impact on the U.S. education system. Critics fear that the move could lead to a fragmented educational landscape, while proponents believe it will foster innovation and local control over education.
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When was the education department created?
The Congress created the Department of Education in 1979 at the urging of President Jimmy Carter, who received a first-ever Presidential endorsement from the country's largest teachers' union shortly after pledging to the union his support for a separate Department of Education.
What is the education executive order?
The Executive Order directs the Secretary of Education to take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return education authority to the States, while continuing to ensure the effective and uninterrupted delivery of services, programs, and benefits on which Americans rely.
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