Elon Musk has announced that the Department of Education has been dismantled. This move is part of a larger initiative by the Trump administration to shake up federal agencies. Musk, now at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has taken a hard look at the Education Department and decided on significant changes.
President Trump highlighted that the Education Department was a top priority for Musk. The administration is reportedly working on an executive order to reduce the department’s staff and functions, with the goal of passing education responsibilities back to the states.
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/us/politics/elon-musk-department-of-education.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/2025/02/09/politics/department-of-education-overhaul/