Education Department Shutdown: Is it Really Necessary?

Is the Department of Education obsolete? Secretary Linda McMahon says the government shutdown proves it, highlighting that schools remain open and teachers paid despite massive furloughs. But with civil rights investigations stalled and schools on tax-exempt land facing funding disruptions, are McMahon's cuts putting students at risk, or is this a necessary step towards state control of education? The Trump administration's push to dismantle the department faces legal and congressional hurdles, signaling a continuing battle over the future of federal education oversight. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.