President Trump is taking bold steps to fix America’s broken education system. Reports say he’s ready to sign an executive order shutting down the Department of Education. This move would return power to parents and local leaders instead of letting bureaucrats in Washington control our schools.
Trump has called the Department a “big con job” that wastes taxpayer money. He says it’s failed students for decades. Test scores in reading and math have stayed low for years, even though the government spends more per student than almost any country. Closing the department would let states decide what’s best for their kids, not out-of-touch politicians.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is leading the charge. She’s already started cutting programs that push divisive ideologies in schools. McMahon says parents should be in charge of their children’s learning, not federal officials. The department is offering buyouts to employees as it prepares to wind down operations.
The plan targets wasteful spending and woke policies. Programs promoting critical race theory and gender ideology would lose funding. Trump wants schools to focus on basics like math, reading, and American history instead of political agendas. Conservatives argue this will help kids learn skills they need for real jobs.
School choice is a big part of the plan. Over 30 states already let families use taxpayer money for private or religious schools if public schools aren’t working. Studies show these programs boost grades and parent satisfaction. Most Americans support school choice, including Black and Hispanic families tired of failing systems.
The administration is also slamming Biden-era rules that forced schools to adopt radical equity programs. Trump’s team canceled diversity training and removed over 200 web pages pushing left-wing ideas. They say schools should teach facts, not activism.
By closing the Department of Education, Trump aims to end federal overreach. States and local communities know their students better than Washington ever could. This puts parents back in control and stops radical teachers’ unions from indoctrinating kids.
Conservatives praise Trump for keeping his promise to drain the swamp. Returning education to the people is a win for freedom and common sense. It’s time to let America’s families—not government pencil-pushers—decide what’s best for the next generation.
