President Trump issued an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, aiming to shift control to states. Supporters believe this restores local control and reduces bureaucracy. Opponents argue it risks harming vulnerable students and undermining essential support like Title I funding and special education services. The move faces legal and political challenges. Pro: Returning control to the states empowers communities to tailor education to local needs, aligning authority with the fact that state and local governments already provide the vast majority of education funding. Against: Dismantling the department could harm low-income and rural students who rely on Title I grants, potentially leading to mismanagement or delays in essential academic support. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn