In March 2025, the Trump administration proposed a list of changes to the Department of Education; this has since raised concerns about the future of federal involvement in American schools.

When president Trump took office, he was vocal about his agenda in dismantling the Department of Education.

In his executive order report to the secretary of education, Trump said to “Take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the department of education.”

The proposal has since been denied by the federal judge, but many cuts have already been made to education grants, funding and DEI initiatives.

These cuts have raised concerns for many teachers and students about the future of their education from fewer resources to reduced support.

With teachers uncertain about their curriculum changing, students have begun to feel the ripple effect.

LSU sophomore, Ivanna Mejia, worries about her future in education as a woman of color.

“As a person of color I feel like it will be more difficult, even if I’m not feeling the effects at this moment. I feel like it’s definitely a concern moving forward in pursuing higher education.” Mejia said.

For now the department of education remains, but Trump has no intention of stepping back from his propositions. As of now, the uncertainty continues to shape the classroom experience.