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Trump Plans to Close Federal Department of Education, Empower Parents, and Shift Control to States

Nov 11, 2024, 04:47 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to close the Federal Department of Education, stating, "We're going to end education coming out of Washington DC." This initiative aims to transfer control of education policy back to state and local governments. Trump emphasized that his administration will allow states, counties, and cities to decide their educational frameworks. The announcement has garnered significant attention, with various supporters expressing enthusiasm for the shift in educational governance. Trump's broader agenda includes empowering parents in educational decisions and reintroducing prayer into classrooms, alongside a focus on vocational training for students.