Trump Signs Order to Largely Dismantle Education Department

President Donald Trump signs the executive order in the East Room of the White House on March 20.
Photographer: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg

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By Akayla Gardner

March 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM EDT

Updated on

March 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM EDT

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to largely dismantle the Education Department — an organization created by Congress and tasked with sweeping responsibilities that involve billions in funds that impact millions of American students.

The move is part of Trump’s vision to overhaul the US government.