President Trump is taking bold action to fix America’s broken education system by shutting down the failed Department of Education. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted the department as a waste of taxpayer money, pointing out that after spending $3 trillion over decades, student test scores in math, reading, and science have hit rock bottom. “Our kids deserve better than a bloated Washington bureaucracy telling teachers how to do their jobs,” Leavitt said. The plan will send power back to parents and local schools instead of letting far-left activists control classrooms.
Conservatives cheer the move as a victory for common sense. For too long, the Department of Education pushed radical agendas like critical race theory and gender ideology instead of focusing on basics like reading and math. Test scores in cities like Baltimore, where zero students passed math proficiency tests, prove the system is broken. “Why should Washington bureaucrats decide what’s best for kids in Wisconsin or Texas?” Leavitt asked. Parents know their children’s needs better than any politician.
Democrats and teachers’ unions are furious, claiming shutting down the department will hurt low-income students. But Republicans argue states can manage education better without federal interference. The Trump administration vows to protect programs like student loans and Pell Grants while cutting red tape. “Let teachers teach,” Leavitt said. Governors and local leaders will finally get to make decisions without woke D.C. rules.
Liberal groups like the National Education Association warn about losing special education funding. But conservatives say states already handle most school funding and services. The real fear for the left is losing control over pushing divisive ideas in schools. Project 2025, a conservative plan to overhaul government, calls the department a “one-stop shop for woke indoctrination.” Returning power to states stops activists from forcing politics into classrooms.
Under Biden, schools became battlegrounds for social experiments. Kids were taught to hate America and question their gender instead of mastering core subjects. Trump’s order stops federal promotion of gender ideology and critical race theory. “Parents should decide what values their children learn, not some D.C. bureaucrat,” Leavitt said. This protects families from government overreach and restores respect for parents’ rights.
While the left cries about “equity,” conservatives see a return to excellence. American students rank far behind countries like China in math and science. Throwing money at the problem hasn’t worked. It’s time to trust local communities to raise standards and focus on real learning. The Department of Education’s own data shows disastrous results—proving it’s time for a change.
Teachers’ unions claim Trump wants to “destroy public schools,” but the real goal is to free schools from federal control. States can now innovate, compete, and create safer environments for learning. Banning harmful ideologies and letting teachers focus on academics will help kids succeed. School choice programs will give every family options, not just the wealthy.
This fight isn’t just about education—it’s about freedom. For decades, the federal government used schools to push a liberal agenda. Trump’s plan defunds the radical activists and puts power back where it belongs: with the American people. Parents, teachers, and local leaders are ready to rebuild education without Washington’s failed policies. The future looks brighter already.
