What is the future of the Department of Education under the new administration?

The Department of Education faces potential restructuring with President's executive order to dismantle the agency. However, Linda McMahon clarified during her confirmation hearing that the administration's goal is not to defund education but to make the agency more efficient. She mentioned the possibility of transferring some department functions to other federal agencies while maintaining educational funding. This approach represents a significant shift in federal education policy, raising concerns among former officials like Arne Duncan about the implications for public education services, particularly for vulnerable student populations.