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Trump's Education Overhaul Sparks Chaos Among States

2/27/2025

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President Trump is pushing to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, handing control of education policy to individual states. However, state officials are alarmed, citing a lack of readiness and worries about funding and oversight for vulnerable schools. With the White House's plans shrouded in uncertainty, states are left in a state of chaos, struggling to prepare for the impending shift.

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Story summary

President Trump is pushing to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, handing control of education policy to individual states. However, state officials are alarmed, citing a lack of readiness and worries about funding and oversight for vulnerable schools. With the White House's plans shrouded in uncertainty, states are left in a state of chaos, struggling to prepare for the impending shift.