President Trump is poised to sign an executive order that will call for the closure of the Department of Education. This move, expected for months, aligns with the administration's broader agenda to decentralize education by returning authority to the states. The timing coincides with significant layoffs, reducing the department's workforce by nearly 600, with 1,300 more facing job loss soon. Although McMahon aims to rally support through a public service message, critics warn that such actions could lead to the dismantling of public education across America, signaling a contentious political battle ahead.
Trump's executive action aims to close the Department of Education, returning authority to states, amid significant layoffs affecting nearly half of its staff.
The executive order reflects a long-anticipated White House goal to dismantle the federal education structure, aligning with broader ideological shifts towards local governance.
McMahon's rallying message to staff emphasizes the closure as a chance for a "final, unforgettable public service," but raises concerns among critics about public education's future.
Senators express strong opposition, warning that the executive action is a move towards the destruction of public education in America, highlighting the deep divide on educational policy.
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