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Trump to Dismantle Education Department, Empower States

3/6/2025

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President Trump is set to sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, tasking Secretary Linda McMahon with overseeing its closure. The move, driven by criticisms of federal oversight in education, seeks to empower states instead. As the department prepares for significant workforce reductions, it is offering incentives to employees for voluntary resignations.

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President Trump is set to sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, tasking Secretary Linda McMahon with overseeing its closure. The move, driven by criticisms of federal oversight in education, seeks to empower states instead. As the department prepares for significant workforce reductions, it is offering incentives to employees for voluntary resignations.