Trump aims to dismantle the Department of Education

President Donald Trump is looking to dismantle the Department of Education (ED), yet he still uses it to address school issues. Recently, the department cut $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University due to antisemitism. It also began investigations into over 50 universities for using race-based scholarships and programs. There are concerns about how the government will hold schools accountable if ED is eliminated. However, some believe this can be managed by moving funding responsibilities to other agencies, such as the Department of Interior or Health and Human Services. The goal would be to maintain control without the current department. The Department of Education was established in 1980, following a long history of education oversight by other agencies. Critics argue that schools, such as the University of California, misuse funds on diversity and inclusion efforts. They suggest that eliminating ED could stop wasteful spending. Supporters of the plan believe that accountability can still be enforced without ED. They claim that Trump can effectively manage education without this department in place. The focus would simply shift to other government bodies to continue oversight and funding.