Trump's Education Agenda: Abolishing DOE and Localizing School Funding

President-elect Trump is taking a hard stance on education, threatening to cut federal funding for K-12 and higher education institutions that do not align with his views on diversity, equity, inclusion, and transgender rights. This includes potential taxation of endowments and punitive measures against schools promoting 'wokeism.' With a GOP-majority Congress, Trump's administration may find it easier to implement these changes, posing significant challenges to academic freedom and institutional autonomy. Schools are preparing for potential funding cuts and policy shifts, particularly concerning Title IX and research funding.