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President Trump took a big step today to shake up education in America. He signed an executive order starting the process of closing the federal Department of Education. This move aims to send power over schools back to states and parents instead of Washington bureaucrats.
Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma cheered the decision. He said states know how to handle education better than faraway politicians. Stitt has clashed with his own state’s education leaders over issues like asking for kids’ immigration status at schools. He called those efforts “political” and wrong for targeting young children.
The order tells Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start cutting programs and staff that aren’t required by law. Half the department’s workers already lost their jobs this month. Trump promised to “drain the swamp” by trimming government fat. Programs like student loans and help for poor or disabled students will stay for now.
Conservatives say this change lets parents and local leaders decide what’s best for their kids. For years, Republicans have wanted to close the Department of Education. They argue it wastes money and pushes liberal ideas on states. Trump’s team says ending federal control will create better schools through competition and choice.
Stitt praised Trump’s border policies too, saying safety starts with stopping illegal immigration. But he made clear that shouldn’t hurt children already here. The governor wants more block grants so states can spend education dollars without federal strings attached. He recently set up a state efficiency commission modeled after Trump’s government cuts.
Some critics worry shutting down the department could hurt vulnerable students. Democrats say it’s risky to mess with school funding and protections for disabled kids. But Trump officials insist they’ll follow the law on programs Congress requires. The fight now moves to Capitol Hill, where lawmakers would need to fully abolish the department.
Stitt and other governors say this is about freedom from overreach. They believe local communities – not DC – should shape classrooms. With Trump leading the charge, conservatives see a chance to undo decades of federal control. The message is clear: education works best when families and states call the shots.
This bold move fulfills a key Trump campaign promise. While opponents cry foul, supporters call it a win for common sense. The road ahead will test whether Washington truly lets go of power – and whether states can handle the responsibility. For now, conservatives celebrate a long-awaited shift toward local control.
