President Trump is set to sign an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, a move reflecting long-standing conservative opposition to the agency. While the administration aims to transfer educational authority back to the states and streamline operations, experts warn that dismantling the department without congressional approval is unlikely and could exacerbate educational inequalities. The order mandates Secretary Linda McMahon to ensure the continuity of essential services, though critics argue that such actions could diminish support for low-income students and overall educational equity in America.
However, finalizing its dismantling is likely impossible without an act of Congress, which created the department in 1979.
Advocates for public schools said eliminating the department would leave children behind in an American education system that is fundamentally unequal.
This isn't fixing education. It's making sure millions of children never get a fair shot. And we're not about to let that happen without a fight.
At her confirmation hearing, McMahon said she would preserve core initiatives, including Title I money for low-income schools and Pell grants for low-income college students.
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