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The End of the Department of Education: A Shift Toward Decentralized and Virtue-Based Learning
In a bold political move, President Donald Trump has announced his intention to dismantle the federal Department of Education, signaling a major shift in how education is governed and delivered in the United States. The executive order, reportedly drafted and leaked ahead of its signing, directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take all necessary steps to facilitate the department's closure, highlighting a controversial yet pointed critique of the department's history, purpose, and current role.