Hey, have you heard the big news? On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he plans to close the Department of Education! 😮
He says that the department isn’t helping students learn better. “We’re going to shut it down and shut it down as quickly as possible,” President Trump said during a speech at the White House.
But don’t worry! He promised that important programs, like Pell Grants and Title I, will still continue. These are special programs that help students from low-income families get money for college and support schools that need extra help.
Some people are concerned about this decision. They think that closing the Department of Education might hurt students who need extra resources. A group of representatives said, “This is a betrayal to students, parents, and educators.”
Did you know that most Americans don’t want to close the department? According to a survey, 65% of people think it’s a bad idea. That’s more than half! 📊
Also, to actually close a federal department like this, the president needs approval from Congress. It’s like needing permission from your parents to do something big. So, it’s still unclear how this will happen.
President Trump believes that education should be decided by each state, not by the federal government. He thinks this might help students do better in reading and math.
What do you think about this big change? Do you think it’s a good idea or not? 🤔
Reference(s):
Trump signs executive order to start dismantling Education Department
cgtn.com
