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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.

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.

This article discusses the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, including withholding funds and threatening states. It also examines the shift towards private school vouchers and the political landscape of education.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's plan to lay off half of the Department of Education's workforce. This is a step towards Trump's goal of dismantling the department, which he has long sought to shrink. The department oversees student loans and funding for programs.