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Trump signs executive order aimed at dismantling U.S. Department of Education

  • President Trump signed an Executive Order to significantly decrease the power of the U.S. Department of Education, which was created in 1980, with the goal of ensuring every child has access to a quality education.
  • This action stems from concerns that the Department of Education has failed in its primary mission despite spending trillions of dollars, with student outcomes continuing to fall and American students lagging behind international peers in reading and computing ability.
  • The EO aims to give states greater flexibility in using federal funds, empowering them to invest in areas like workforce readiness, technology, and literacy interventions tailored to their unique priorities.
  • Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy celebrated the EO, stating, "I celebrate President Trumps EO to free states from the stranglehold of the U.S. Department of Education," during a press conference on Jan. 31, 2025, where he compared Alaska to Mississippi data regarding poverty, per-pupil spending, and reading scores.
  • While proponents argue this move liberates education by decentralizing it and restoring control to states and parents, critics express concerns that it could increase disparity and discrimination, though the action does not change national education laws.
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Inside Higher Ed broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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