Dismantling the Department of Education

This chapter examines the Trump administration's significant plans to cut the Department of Education's workforce by nearly 50% and the implications of this drastic reduction. It highlights the historical significance of the department, the push towards privatization, and the potential impacts on civil rights enforcement and education funding. The discussion also raises concerns about the humanitarian effects on employees and the vital role public schools play in rural communities amidst ongoing political efforts to reshape educational governance.