The White House signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign promise to MAGA supporters, but sparking backlash from civil rights groups who warn it will disproportionately harm Black students. The move, which includes mass layoffs and a directive to transfer education authority to states, has been criticized as a threat to equity, student civil rights protections, and funding for underprivileged schools.

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