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Trump sends education policies and power back to states

Published on 21 Mar 2025 11:51:01 AM

Flanked by students and educators, US President Donald Trump on March 20 signed an executive order intended to essentially dismantle the Department of Education, leaving school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards.

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Flanked by students and educators, US President Donald Trump on March 20 signed an executive order intended to essentially dismantle the Department of Education, leaving school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards.

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