<h1>Trump to Sign Executive Order to Dismantle US Education Department, Shifting Control to States; Critics Voice Concerns</h1> President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to dismantle the US Education Department, aiming to fulfill a campaign promise. The order instructs Secretary Linda McMahon to facilitate the department's closure, transferring education authority back to the states while maintaining essential services like federal student loans and Pell grants. Critics argue this move could harm low-income and minority students, while supporters claim it will reduce bureaucracy and enhance local control. The department, established in 1979, requires congressional approval for full dismantlement. The White House has not detailed which functions might be transferred or eliminated.