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Trump Administration Pushes to Decentralize Education Control and Dismantle DoE

15 reports, 10 independent Updated Sep 8
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What happened

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The Trump administration has initiated a process to dismantle the Department of Education, with Secretary Linda McMahon leading the push to decentralize education control to state governments. This involves various interagency agreements to shift functions, such as student loans to the Treasury and workforce development to Labor. The push coincides with the release of the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results, which showed US reading scores declined 14 points from 2022.

From aljazeera.com, aei.org, foxnews.com, wlwt.com, rawstory.com, abcnews.com

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The administration argues that the shift is necessary due to poor proficiency scores, noting that only three in ten students were proficient in reading and math despite $3 trillion in taxpayer investment. The plan is to use these agreements as a 'proof of concept' that other cabinet agencies can manage the programs.

From legalinsurrection.com, aei.org

Who's involved

  • Department of EducationThe federal agency whose functions are being targeted for divestment.
  • Donald TrumpThe administration driving the push for education reform and DoE reduction.
  • Linda McMahonThe Secretary leading the push for decentralization and agency cuts.
  • LaborA company that is slated to receive shifted education functions.

How it developed

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  1. Linda McMahon toured a facility in Cabell County, which was formerly a Sears location, during her potential education leadership role.Sub-event
  2. The Trump administration is weighing the future of accreditors within the Department of Education.Sub-event
  3. McMahon is leading the department's push to decentralize education control to state governments.1 source
  4. Yale University released findings on higher education trust, addressing federal administration priorities.Sub-event
  5. Workforce development shifted to Labor; Dole opposed the ED's closure attempts.1 source
  6. McMahon is leading the push for decentralization and cuts, using the agency for back-to-school events.1 source
  7. Linda McMahon's department fought against executive actions that sought to shift the functions of the Department of Education.Sub-event
  8. Senate advanced S. 5046 to protect DoE functions against Trump's dismantling efforts.1 source
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  1. The House committee approved a package to transfer Education functions, advancing Trump's vision for education reform.Sub-event
  2. Donald Trump, Linda McMahon, and the federal government are sharing leadership in education initiatives, with studies informing civic education policy.Sub-event
  3. Trump administration dismantles Dept of Education; McMahon forms agreements to handle work.1 source

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