Though most Americans have little idea what the Department of Education does, there are many reasons it has withstood decades of GOP attacks.

Fact checked by Ward Williams Incoming-President Donald Trump's second term is expected to have its share of shake-ups. Trump has promised to shut down several government agencies in an effort to reduce wasteful spending,

In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education,

President Joe Biden ushered in student loan forgiveness for millions, but a Trump presidency has many borrowers concerned.

The president-elect previously stated plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a nearly 46-year-old federal department first created under President Jimmy Carter’s administration, in favor of state control of education. However, doing so would be tough.

Fully eliminating the education department would be a bold, controversial swing at education policy — and it could be dead on arrival. The president would likely need 60 votes in the Senate to fully abolish the Department of Education, a significant hill to climb with Republicans holding onto a 53-vote majority.

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear that his administration plans to overhaul the government. “One of the things I’ll be doing very early in the administration is closing up the Department of Education in Washington DC,” Trump said during the campaign.

The U.S. Department of Education manages college loans, seeks to prevent discrimination and sends more than $1.6 billion annually to Pa. schools.

We’ve got to be prepared.”That statement coming from Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey Wright after a bill has been introduced in Washington,

Donald Trump and Education for Acquiescence. Public Goods • December 23, 2024 • William Paul. In a Donald Trump administration replete with billionaire donors, hucksters, hard

Revamping the school aid formula and banning cellphones in schools also will be among the key issues when lawmakers return Jan. 8.

When Donald Trump takes office Jan. 20, his agenda includes disbanding the federal Department of Education. What is his motivation – and what would that change mean?