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Trump Dissolves Education Department, Sparks Fierce Opposition

3/24/2025

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On March 20, 2025, President Trump took a bold step by signing an executive order to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education, seeking to shift educational control back to the states. With Secretary Linda McMahon tasked to scale down operations, this controversial decision has ignited fierce opposition from Democrats and education advocates, who fear it could jeopardize federal student aid and vital protections.

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On March 20, 2025, President Trump took a bold step by signing an executive order to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education, seeking to shift educational control back to the states. With Secretary Linda McMahon tasked to scale down operations, this controversial decision has ignited fierce opposition from Democrats and education advocates, who fear it could jeopardize federal student aid and vital protections.