Shutdown shows why it’s time to defund the Education Department

Published November 3, 2025 11:12am ET



As public schools continue in full swing, the recent government shutdown has highlighted the uselessness of the Department of Education, which has been closed for over a month.

Democrats must now pass the continuing resolution to reopen the government and allow the staff tasked with closing down the department to accelerate its removal. 

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