Trump’s Efforts to Abolish the Department of Education: A Bold Move

In a significant political maneuver, President Donald Trump is poised to issue an executive order with the potential aim of abolishing the Department of Education. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, this order is expected to be unveiled as early as Thursday.

Details of the Executive Order

The Wall Street Journal sources reveal that the draft of the executive order suggests a directive for the newly appointed Education Secretary, Linda McMahon. She would be instructed to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Education Department” within the constraints allowed by law.

The draft of the executive order articulates a scathing critique of federal oversight in education, stating, “The experiment of controlling American education through Federal programs and dollars—and the unaccountable bureaucrats those programs and dollars support—has failed our children, our teachers, and our families.”

Shifting Educational Control to States

After her confirmation, Secretary McMahon expressed her intention to “send education back to the states.” This statement aligns with Trump’s long-standing rhetoric about the alleged failures of the Department of Education. The President has previously described the department as a “big con job,” highlighting that despite the U.S. spending more per student than any other nation, the country ranks poorly in terms of educational outcomes.

In November, Trump remarked, “They ranked the top countries in the world. We’re ranked No. 40, but we’re ranked No. 1 in one department: cost per pupil. So, we spend more per pupil than any other country in the world, but we’re ranked No. 40.”

Abolition Support from Key Democrats

In a recent communication to Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), McMahon expressed her “wholehearted” agreement with Trump’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education. This bipartisan acknowledgment may signal a shift in how educational policies are debated across party lines.

The Department’s Workforce and Future

The Department of Education, although the smallest cabinet-level agency with roughly 4,500 employees, is facing significant workforce challenges. Reports indicate that the department is currently incentivizing many of its staff with offers up to ,000 for voluntary resignations or retirements, ahead of anticipated workforce reductions linked to Trump’s executive order.

Addressing the workforce situation, McMahon affirmed, “President Trump believes that the bureaucracy in Washington should be abolished so that we can return education to the states, where it belongs. I wholeheartedly support and agree with this mission.”

New Direction Under McMahon’s Leadership

With McMahon at the helm, the Department of Education is expected to pivot its focus toward three primary convictions:

• Parents as the primary decision-makers in their children’s education.
• A shift in taxpayer-funded education toward meaningful learning in core subjects such as math, reading, science, and history, steering away from divisive DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs and gender ideology.
• Ensuring that post-secondary education aligns with workforce needs, providing pathways to well-paying careers.

Public Reaction and Implications

The anticipated executive order marks a dramatic shift in U.S. educational policy and raises significant questions about the future of educational governance. Supporters argue that returning control to state and local authorities will lead to more tailored approaches to education, conducive to local needs. Critics, however, fear that the absence of a centralized department may lead to disparities in educational quality and access.

The potential dismantling of the Department of Education could also set a precedent for future administrations, re-evaluating the federal government’s role in various aspects of citizens’ lives. Upcoming discussions and debates in Congress may also delve deeply into this policy shift and its ramifications for educators, students, and parents alike.

This report was contributed to by Fox News Digital’s Aubrie Spady.

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