The Trump administration is advancing its controversial initiative to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. An executive order is being drafted, with potential ramifications for various states, including impacts on student loans and education funding. While some Republicans support the move, there are concerns about its effects on civil rights enforcement and local school systems. Congress and ongoing legislative agendas could pose significant challenges to the dismantling effort. Educators across the country are expressing anxiety over the uncertain future of federal education policies and funding, with various regions like Minnesota, Georgia, and Idaho preparing for possible consequences if the department is abolished.