Trump to sign order gutting Department of Education soon, report says: 7 major shifts await US academia

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, potentially reshaping federal oversight of academia. The move, aligning with his push for school choice and reduced federal influence, could disrupt funding, student loans, and special education programmes. However, congressional approval remains a hurdle, as critics warn of deepening educational inequality.

​President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, potentially reshaping federal oversight of academia. The move, aligning with his push for school choice and reduced federal influence, could disrupt funding, student loans, and special education programmes. However, congressional approval remains a hurdle, as critics warn of deepening educational inequality. President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, potentially reshaping federal oversight of academia. The move, aligning with his push for school choice and reduced federal influence, could disrupt funding, student loans, and special education programmes. However, congressional approval remains a hurdle, as critics warn of deepening educational inequality.