According to reports, President Donald Trump is ready to sign an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education (DOE). This will essentially return education oversight to the states, where it should be!
It was originally believed that Trump would issue orders to break down the agency from within, however, it now appears that he will attempt to outright abolish it and be done. To fully abolish the agency, he will need Congress to approve. An executive order will severely limit the department’s role.
REPORTER: "Why nominate Linda McMahon if you're going to get rid of the Education Dept?"
TRUMP: "I told Linda, I hope you do a great job & put yourself out of a job. I want her to put herself out of a job."
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— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 4, 2025
The planned order follows years of campaign promises from Trump to shut down the Education Department. “One other thing I’ll be doing very early in the administration is closing up the Department of Education in Washington D.C., and sending all education and education work and needs back to the states,” Trump declared in a 2023 campaign video.
Conservatives argue that Washington’s influence over local schools has only led to worse outcomes. “In total, American society pours more than $1 trillion a year into public education systems, but instead of being at the top of the list, we are literally right smack — guess what — at the bottom,” Trump said at the time.
JUST IN: Dozens of Dept of Education employees have been placed on leave in connection with Trump's EO to eliminate DEI. – ABC
Today WSJ reported that Trump is weighing a plan to dismantle the Dept of Education.
It's finally happening 👀 pic.twitter.com/PgFkVqNwel
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 3, 2025
The reported executive order follows last week’s move by Trump to expand school choice, directing the Education Department to provide new guidance on using federal funds to support private and charter schools. The order gives states more freedom to allocate education dollars, a major win for Republican governors.
The GOP believes that school choice is important and wants parents to be able to take the reigns back. This would give families in lower income areas the option to leave failing schools.