Trump is set to sign an Executive Order as early as Thursday that would eliminate the Department of Education. What does this mean for us?
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It sounds like there are some significant changes on the horizon if this Executive Order goes through. The Department of Education plays a crucial role in shaping policies that affect K-12 schools and higher education across the country. Abolishing it could lead to major shifts in how education is funded and administered.
Whether we’re “cooked” depends on your perspective. Some people may see this as an opportunity for reform and a chance to transfer control back to states and localities. Others may be concerned about the potential for educational inequities to worsen without federal oversight. It will be important to watch how this develops and what the implications might be for students, teachers, and education systems at large. What are your thoughts on this?