President Donald Trump recently described the Education Department as ‘a big con job’ Critics argue that Trump’s plan to close the department is more about political optics than actual cost-saving. The agency, which employs about 4,000 people, is among the smallest in the federal government. The Education Department funds critical programs such as Title I for low-income students, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for students with special needs, and Pell Grants for college students. If the programs are simply transferred to other agencies, it would amount to bureaucratic reshuffling rather than meaningful reform, according to former Education Secretary Arne Duncan. The Washington Post concludes that while most Americans agree on the need for education reform, Trump’s approach raises questions about whether it prioritizes students’ needs, budget savings, or political talking points. It remains unclear whether the administration’s proposed changes will address these challenges or serve as a political manoeuvre, the paper says. The department’s nominee for education secretary, Linda McMahon, testified that she does not foresee reductions to Title I or IDEA and even supports expanding Pell Grants.
President Donald Trump recently described the Education Depa….
