Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Education Department
President Donald Trump has taken a significant step towards reshaping the U.S. education system by signing an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education. The move, announced at a White House event, has sparked widespread debate and concern among educators and policymakers.
The executive order outlines a plan to redistribute the responsibilities of the Education Department to other federal agencies and state governments, with the goal of reducing federal oversight in education. Critics argue that this could lead to disparities in educational quality across states, while supporters believe it will allow for more localized control and innovation.
During the signing, Trump emphasized his administration's commitment to 'empowering states and parents' and criticized the current system as 'bloated and inefficient.' The order is part of a broader effort to streamline federal government operations, reflecting Trump's ongoing push for deregulation and smaller government.
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Who is the Department of Education?
ED is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education. Read about the history and purpose of ED. Learn how ED serves students.
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.
Why was the Department of Education created?
Early history In 1867, President Andrew Johnson signed legislation to create a Department of Education. It was seen as a way to collect information and statistics about the nation's schools and provide advice to schools in the same way the Department of Agriculture helped farmers.
How was the Department of Education created?
The Department of Education as we know it today was established by Congress in the 1979 “Department of Education Organization Act,” after calls for expanded federal funding in education and “national efforts to help racial minorities, women, people with disabilities, and non-English speaking students gain equal access ...
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