Trump administration’s agenda to dismantle the US Education Department: How far will it go? – The Times of India

Trump administration’s agenda to dismantle the US Education Department: How far will it go? – The Times of India

For decades, the United States Department of Education has played a central, if sometimes contentious, role in American schooling. It distributes billions in federal funding, oversees civil rights enforcement, and tracks student achievement. But the Trump administration has set its sights on a more radical transformation: dismantling the department entirely. Recent developments offer a glimpse…

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Civil rights and special education offices gutted under Trump’s cuts: Is dismantling federal education support a path to reform or regression? – The Times of India

Civil rights and special education offices gutted under Trump’s cuts: Is dismantling federal education support a path to reform or regression? – The Times of India

Trump cuts education staff as special needs and civil rights offices slashed. (AP Photo) Hundreds of employees at the US Department of Education have been dismissed in a new wave of layoffs under President Donald Trump’s administration. About 466 workers were let go since Friday, significantly reducing staff across key divisions responsible for civil rights…

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