During the first month of Donald Trump's presidency, significant changes in government structure were initiated, particularly impacting the Department of Education. Reports indicate that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is investigating possible cuts to education funding. This aligns with the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 that controversially suggested abolishing the federal Department of Education, initially established to aid disadvantaged students and uphold civil rights in education. As the debate over the federal role in education intensifies, its history reveals a commitment to expanding educational access, especially for marginalized communities.
The Department of Education was created primarily to distribute funding particularly for disadvantaged students and enforce civil rights laws in schools.
The Department of Education aimed to collect educational data and statistics that would show the condition and progress of education in several states and territories.
Over the years, it has delivered increased access to higher education for low-income students and continuously provides significant funds for economically disadvantaged students.
Support for federal education has become a political target, as evidenced by ongoing government investigations looking to slash education spending and even eliminate the department.
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