What Trump's Department of Education Closure Could Mean for Student Broadband Access

There's a stark disconnect between our era of internet connectivity and a looming sense of detachment, separation and seclusion for some students in K-12 schools. On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to close the US Department of Education and return education oversight to state and local communities. A signed executive order will not lead to an immediate shutdown unless Congress approves. However, with this executive order in motion, it's only a matter of time before it sets the stage for a potential homework gap worse than we experienced during the pandemic. For decades, the US Department of Education was seen as a cornerstone for promoting educational resources and opportunities for students nationwide. However, the executive order to dismantle the department could change that. Eliminating the department will likely harm student broadband access.