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Trump Administration's Education Department Overhaul Sparks Controversy

11/24/2025

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The Trump administration plans to dismantle the Education Department and redistribute its functions across four agencies, including Labor and Health and Human Services.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon says plan would expand state control and reduce micromanagement.
Educators say it would increase bureaucracy and hinder support for students.
Critics including Margaret Spellings, former Education Secretary, argue the shift could disrupt essential services.
The impact remains uncertain, with fears of confusion for schools.

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The Trump administration plans to dismantle the Education Department and redistribute its functions across four agencies, including Labor and Health and Human Services.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon says plan would expand state control and reduce micromanagement.
Educators say it would increase bureaucracy and hinder support for students.
Critics including Margaret Spellings, former Education Secretary, argue the shift could disrupt essential services.
The impact remains uncertain, with fears of confusion for schools.