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Trump's Education Department Dismantling Sparks Controversy and Criticism

11/21/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump pursues a plan to dismantle the Education Department, provoking significant backlash.
Critics say the plan would increase bureaucracy and complicate federal support for struggling students.
Virginia's education chief supports the plan, claiming it grants states more control.
Senator Lisa Murkowski and former Education Secretary Margaret Spellings warn it could move programs to less experienced agencies.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump pursues a plan to dismantle the Education Department, provoking significant backlash.
Critics say the plan would increase bureaucracy and complicate federal support for struggling students.
Virginia's education chief supports the plan, claiming it grants states more control.
Senator Lisa Murkowski and former Education Secretary Margaret Spellings warn it could move programs to less experienced agencies.