Trump vs. Public Schools: Executive Order Aims to Dismantle Department of Education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday instructing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to start dismantling her agency, although it cannot be formally shut down without congressional approval. Since returning to office in January, Trump has already slashed the Education Department’s workforce in half and cut $600 million in grants. Education journalist Jennifer Berkshire says despite Trump’s claims that he is merely returning power and resources to the states, his moves were previewed in Project 2025. “The goal is not to continue to spend the same amount of money but just in a different way; it’s ultimately to phase out spending … and make it more difficult and more expensive for kids to go to college,” Berkshire says. She is co-author of the book The Education Wars: A Citizen’s Guide and Defense Manual and host of the education podcast Have You Heard.

[ProgressiveTruthSeekers]

"When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king. The palace becomes a circus."

~Turkish proverb

[ProgressiveTruthSeekers]

"The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe, as the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because its handle was made of wood, it was one of them."

~Turkish proverb

[northside]

Well there is a reason why he loves his uneducated gullible supporters..

[kaninma]

Interestingly and encouragingly, rural voters in Kansas, who largely voted for Trump, are leading the opposition to school vouchers in the state.

[emiebex]

The fact he did this in front of so many children was beyond disgusting.

[ZJ]

People who are capable of basic math and reading comprehension are aware that most individuals educated in the United States are not.

[lindawilson]

My Son is disabled and he was able to have an IEP Plan all thru school. Proper education is a Right for All Children!💯🌟💜💚

[lukasandisaaktime]

My 14 yo autistic son DESERVES a quality education.

[AlejandroMadrid--l]

What the hell is he talking about that it does no good. This will effect the most vulnerable children in this country.

[GreenCovenantFilms]

I advise everyone in the world to stark listening to the words of Mrtin Luther King

Not just his I HAVE A DREAM speech, but all of his speeches.
They are important!

[AngelSunlight]

Why was the woman from WWE put in charge of the department of education?

[cmdrkillaham]

Russia is so very pleased with the work their Orange boy is doing for them.

[SSilver-]

I have a 13 and 5 grandchildren who have learning disabilities. This is insane!

[Redrio]

Does anyone have a good argument against this fact: We spend the most money per capita on students yet we score terribly academically internationally

[SuzzieQue-ik]

It's really screwed up where is The PTA? PARENTAL RIGHTS is what happens after they are Born.

[KarenMichalec]

I love how your questioning is always on point. You get right to the heart of the matter.

[carolutley]

Pure retaliation for shutting down his "university."

[professorfink]

The Depf of Education & the Teachers' Unions HAVE DONE SUCH A GOOD JOB EDUCATING AMERICAN STUDENTS!
NOT!

[xoques]

during the Hitler administration my dad said of how important an education is, that all must be educated. we will soon be so easy to occupy.

[Junior]

The cost to run a department actually takes away money that could have gone directly to the children.