President Trump has taken a significant step towards dismantling the Education Department by signing an executive order, claiming that the agency is ineffective based on poor student test scores. While the move has drawn sharp criticism from education leaders and advocacy groups, the practical implementation of the order faces hurdles, as only Congress can formally dismantle the agency. Despite Trump's assertion that state control over education will improve outcomes, many remain skeptical, especially as recent polls reveal that a significant majority of voters oppose such drastic measures.
President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Education Department, citing poor test scores as justification, though the agency's shutdown requires Congressional approval.
The order further weakens the agency after Trump slashed its workforce, eliminated civil rights protections, and laid off research employees, despite retaining some critical functions.
Education leaders condemned the move, stating it jeopardizes federal support for millions of children, while polls indicate nearly two-thirds of voters oppose the department's closure.
Trump's administration frames the dismantling of the agency as a means to empower states in education decisions, despite confusion over the actual control over local standards.
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