National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education, a drastic step that fulfills a long-held campaign promise.
The order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the department and return education authority to the states.
The move has sparked intense controversy, with educators and Democrats slamming the decision as a devastating blow to the country’s education system.
Randi Weingarten, head of the American Federation of Teachers, vowed to take the administration to court, saying “Education is our country’s future. Mr. President, we will see you in court.”
However, conservatives have welcomed the move, with the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank, hailing it as a “beautiful day to dismantle the Department of Education.”
The foundation has been a key influence on Trump’s education policy, and its “Project 2025” recommendations have been widely adopted by the administration.
The dismantling of the Department of Education is part of Trump’s broader effort to radically overhaul the federal government, with the help of tech tycoon Elon Musk.
The move has raised concerns about the impact on low-income schools and students with special needs, who rely heavily on federal funding.
As the controversy unfolds, one thing is clear: Trump’s decision to dismantle the Department of Education has sparked a fierce battle over the future of America’s education system.
