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Six months in, how Trump has changed the Education Department.

Six months in, how Trump has changed the Education Department.

Summary

President Trump's administration has made significant changes to federal education policies over the last six months. One major change includes withholding billions of dollars from K-12 schools, impacting the role of the Education Department.

Key Facts

  • President Trump has made many changes to education policies.
  • Trump initially talked about closing the Department of Education.
  • Despite this, the administration still uses the Department’s authority.
  • The Trump administration has withheld billions of dollars meant for K-12 schools.
  • These actions have significantly changed the federal government’s role in education.

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