Dismantling the Deep State: Trump’s Education Cuts Put Parents Back in Charge

What Happened?

The Department of Education is undergoing perhaps its most dramatic transformation since its establishment in 1980. Under President Trump's new directive, the agency is slashing nearly 50% of its workforce.

This move echoes his long-standing promise to reduce federal control over education. To date, over 1,300 employees have been laid off, and several regional offices have been closed.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has made it clear that these cuts are just the beginning. The Trump administration is actively working toward decentralizing education policy even further, shifting power from Washington bureaucrats to states, school boards, and parents.

As federal oversight shrinks under the current administration, individual states will have more authority over curriculum, funding allocation, and school choice programs.

Why It Matters

The Department of Education has ballooned into an unaccountable bureaucracy for decades, siphoning taxpayer dollars while delivering little in return. Federal education mandates have historically been one-size-fits-all policies, forcing schools to conform to rules that don't always fit local needs and customs. This has resulted in stagnating test scores, despondent students, and teachers whose ability is hampered by excessive federal red tape.

By gutting the department's size and influence, Trump is paving the way for big education reform. This aligns with a core conservative belief: parents and local communities should control how children are educated, as opposed to federal agencies. Without Washington dictating terms, individual states can focus on what works best for their students.

This could include bolstering trade schools, expanding school choices, or eliminating politically driven curriculum requirements. These changes could translate into major savings for taxpayers. With fewer bureaucrats draining resources, more funds are available to be redirected into classrooms as opposed to administrative salaries.

How It Affects You

For parents, this means much more influence over their children's education. Individual states, rather than a distant federal agency, will have far greater autonomy over school curriculums, funding, and school choice options. This will likely lead to a greater expansion of charter schools, more support for homeschoolers, and vouchers, which give families more freedom to choose what they believe is the best path for their children.

For American taxpayers, these cuts will likely translate to either lower costs or better use of education funding. Instead of money being funneled into bureaucracy, it can be spent on classroom resources, teacher salaries, or direct student support.

Cuts to the Department of Education is a major win in the fight against big government, a key focus of Trump's presidency, along with Elon Musk and DOGE. It is a step toward reigning in federal overreach to return control to where it belongs: with parents, teachers, and local communities.

While many have decried these layoffs as an attack on education, the reality is clear. These cuts are about giving power back to the individual states, teachers, and most importantly, the parents. The days of Washington bureaucrats dictating your child’s future are numbered.