Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education: What Education Leaders Should Be Watching in 2025

The Trump administration has begun taking concrete steps toward closing the U.S. Department of Education—a move with major implications for grants, funding streams, and regulatory oversight. With new agency partnerships announced and accelerated NOFO timelines disrupting FY2025 grant cycles, many education leaders are asking what comes next. This post breaks down what’s happening, what’s being proposed, and what to watch as the federal landscape shifts.