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President Trump took bold action this week to put education back where it belongs—in the hands of parents and local leaders. His executive order to dismantle the federal Department of Education marks a historic shift away from decades of failed Washington control. This move will let states like Virginia lead without interference from out-of-touch bureaucrats.
For too long, the Department of Education pushed radical agendas instead of focusing on basics like reading and math. Test scores have hit rock bottom under their watch, with 72% of eighth graders failing math. Trump’s order stops the flow of taxpayer money to divisive programs that teach kids to hate America. It ensures schools focus on real learning, not political indoctrination.
Virginia leaders are leading the charge for this commonsense reform. Governor Glenn Youngkin praised the order, saying Virginia schools will thrive without federal meddling. State education leaders called it a win for parents tired of one-size-fits-all rules from Washington. Thanks to state-level reforms, Virginia has already begun removing woke policies from classrooms.
Liberal groups and teachers’ unions are spreading fear about the changes. They claim closing the department will hurt students, but the truth is federal control hasn’t worked. Education Secretary Linda McMahon made clear this order doesn’t cut funding—it just lets states spend money wisely. Federal student aid will keep flowing while the system transitions to better management.
Some critics claim civil rights will suffer, but the order actually enforces real fairness. It stops schools from using race or gender as a deciding factor—ending discriminatory policies disguised as “equity.” Returning power to states will let communities protect all students without Washington’s heavy hand.
The order also tackles the student loan disaster by moving debt management to experts. For years, the Education Department proved it can’t handle this banking job. Shifting loans to the Small Business Administration will fix the broken system and help borrowers get fair treatment.
Democrats are fighting to keep their failed bureaucracy alive. They’ve wasted billions on programs that put ideology over education. State lawmakers should follow Virginia’s example—focus on results, not resistance. Conservative leaders stand ready to defend students from activists who care more about politics than kids.
This bold move starts a new chapter for American education. Parents, not politicians, will drive decisions. Schools can focus on real learning instead of woke nonsense. With states back in charge, every child can get the skills they need to succeed in life.
