Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, the education policies he proposed during his campaign have garnered significant attention. Among these is his "new plan" for the education sector—to close the U.S. Department of Education and have state governments manage schools within their respective states.
In fact, Trump expressed his intention to abolish the Department of Education long ago. This goal, which was not achieved during his first term, may potentially be realized during his new presidential term beginning in 2025.
The current U.S. Department of Education was established through legislation signed by then-President Jimmy Carter and began operations in early 1980. Its mandate is to "establish policy, administer, and coordinate most federal assistance to education." The federal Department of Education provides support for K-12 education through loans and grants, and provides funding for college students. Currently, approximately 14% of funding for U.S. public K-12 education comes from the Department of Education. It can be understood that the Department of Education sets federal education policy, oversees school implementation, and manages educational funding programs to ensure educational equity.
Trump has clearly stated in multiple campaign events that he intends to dissolve the Department of Education. In his view, the existence of the U.S. Department of Education has not functioned effectively and has instead wasted significant funds. He believes that state governments are better acquainted with local educational needs and that schools should be managed by the states themselves. For example, his "Agenda 47" education plan emphasizes further restricting school curricula or classroom discussions based on federal guidelines, increasing prayer in public schools, and making patriotism a core component of education. At the same time, he supports a nationwide universal school choice program, allowing public education funds for students to be transferred to non-public schools.
The news of abolishing the federal Department of Education has caused an uproar throughout the U.S. education sector, as education concerns everyone. Americans have mixed views on the Department of Education. Some parents worry that allowing state schools to determine their own education policies could be influenced by political stances, religious beliefs, and other factors, leading public education toward certain "extremes." The reduction in school funding also raises concerns about whether public K-12 schools can maintain their quality of education. However, some hold a positive attitude; many parents believe the Department of Education has limited contribution to improving the national standard of education, and that by dissolving it, states could formulate curricula and adjust teaching methods according to their own actual circumstances, better meeting the needs of local students. More people believe this move would benefit private schools, prompting them to reconsider their children's educational paths.
Of course, for the vast number of parents in the U.S. and families planning to study in the U.S., there is no need for excessive worry. Whether the federal Department of Education will be abolished remains to be seen, and whether this policy can be successfully implemented remains a big question mark. A system that has been in operation for nearly half a century has long been deeply embedded in American society, and sweeping changes are by no means easy. Worldway Group will continue to monitor this closely.
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