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President Trump signed a big executive order to shut down the U.S. Department of Education. This move gives power back to states and local communities. He said the federal government failed students for decades. Taxpayers spent billions with little results. Reading and math scores are near all-time lows. Parents and teachers deserve control over schools again.
Texas leaders stood with Trump at the White House. Governor Greg Abbott and others praised the decision. They believe states know how to educate kids better than Washington. The order starts the process to close the department. Congress must still approve the full shutdown. Trump hopes Democrats will support this common-sense change.
The Department of Education was created in 1979. Critics say it became a tool for teachers’ unions. Federal rules forced schools to follow harmful ideas. Now, states can reject programs like “diversity” and gender lessons. Schools will focus on basics like reading and math. Parents won’t have to fight distant bureaucrats anymore.
Some worry about special needs programs. Former Dallas school leader Michael Hinojosa says states need clear plans. But Trump’s order promises services will continue. States will protect students with disabilities. Conservatives trust local leaders to handle these issues fairly. Big government often makes problems worse.
Student loans are another big issue. The department manages $1.6 trillion in debt. Trump says it’s not a real bank. Handling loans through states could lower costs. Bureaucrats failed to fix education. Letting states try new ideas will spark improvement. Competition between states helps everyone.
Teachers’ unions oppose the move. They want federal control to push liberal policies. Ending their power is long overdue. States can now ban woke textbooks and strange lessons. Schools should teach facts, not activism. Parents will finally get a real say.
Trump’s order faces legal challenges. Courts might block it without Congress. But voters want education reform. Families are tired of failing schools. Returning control fixes a broken system. States will make schools accountable again.
This is a win for freedom and common sense. Education works best close to home. Federal meddling hurt generations of kids. Trump keeps his promise to drain the swamp. America’s classrooms will thrive under local leadership. The future looks brighter without Washington’s grip.
