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Ridgewood NJ, in a bold move to reshape American education, President Donald Trump has declared that most of the programs within the Department of Education provide no value to students and will be eliminated, redirecting funds directly to the states.
His decision has sparked intense reactions, particularly from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), who have strongly opposed the move.
Trump: $3 Trillion Spent, Zero Results
President Trump justified his executive action by pointing to decades of wasteful federal spending with no measurable improvement in student performance.
“After fifty years of spending nearly $3 trillion, there is zero evidence of any positive results on school performance,” Trump stated.
His decision represents a seismic shift in education policy, prioritizing local control over federal bureaucracy.
Opposition in Shock
The announcement sent shockwaves through teachers’ unions and Democratic leadership. American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten and Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer reacted with visible frustration, a sign of just how disruptive this change will be to the education establishment.
Experts Applaud Trump’s Move
Education leaders and advocates have praised Trump’s decisive action. Jeanne Allen, founder of the Center for Education Reform, hailed the move as a historic step toward putting education back in the hands of parents, teachers, and local communities.
“President Donald Trump’s Executive Order returns power over education to families and states, rather than federal bureaucracies. This long-overdue shift empowers parents, educators, and local communities—those who truly understand the needs of students—to lead the way in shaping the future of education.”
She also emphasized that Trump has made education a top priority within just 60 days of taking office, building on years of state-driven reform efforts that have demonstrated the power of local leadership in improving schools.
Why This Matters Now
The post-COVID education crisis has exposed historic learning losses and intensified calls for meaningful education reform. Standardized test scores, such as those from the Nation’s Report Card, have continued to decline, highlighting the urgent need for change.
Trump’s executive order is a direct response to this crisis, ensuring that states have the freedom and resources to implement innovative solutions without interference from Washington.
A Turning Point for American Education
With this decision, Trump has signaled a new era in education policy—one where parents, educators, and state leaders are empowered to shape the future of learning.
As opposition mounts from teachers’ unions and federal bureaucrats, one thing is clear: the battle over education reform has just begun.
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