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The Department of Education was not created until the Carter administration.
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Department of Education was not created until Carter administration
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News Article
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM (2 months ago)

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Screenshot of https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/16/politics/education-department-trump-administration-layoffs-analysis
https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/16/politics/education-department-trump-administration-layoffs-analysis

The Trump administration is dismantling the Department of Education through layoffs and budget cuts, signaling a federal retreat from education. This includes efforts to impound funding, change student loan systems, and pressure schools on diversity programs. Critics question the impact on students and the shift of responsibilities.

Screenshot of https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/edcast/25/02/unpacking-us-department-education-what-does-it-actually-do
https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/edcast/25/02/unpacking-us-department-education-what-does-it-actually-do

This Harvard EdCast episode features Professor Marty West discussing the role, responsibilities, and political history of the U.S. Department of Education. The conversation explores misconceptions about the department's influence and the feasibility of its elimination.

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