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Support for Closing Education Department Rises to 56%

11/18/2025

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Story summary

Initially, 51% of respondents opposed closing the Department of Education, per the Yes Every Kid Foundation.
Support rose to 56% after respondents learned closing would preserve K-12 funding and merge functions.
U.S. President Donald Trump has prioritized closure and taken executive actions to shrink the department.
The Department of Education was established in 1979.

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Story summary

Initially, 51% of respondents opposed closing the Department of Education, per the Yes Every Kid Foundation.
Support rose to 56% after respondents learned closing would preserve K-12 funding and merge functions.
U.S. President Donald Trump has prioritized closure and taken executive actions to shrink the department.
The Department of Education was established in 1979.