By Sarmista Kolluru Edited by Isabella Phillips Published 12/17/2025 Image source: Education Next, “The Middle of the Beginning of Ending the Department of Education.” If you’ve been keeping up with political debates lately, you’ve probably seen renewed ideologies from many Republicans, including President Donald Trump, to abolish the Department of Education . While the Department has not been shut down, proposals to do so have been circulating. The U.S. Department of Educati

By Briana Ahmad Edited by Isabella Phillips What Defines Illuminate Edu  Illuminate Edu, founded in 2024, is a youth-led 501(c)3 organization aimed to create an interactive and engaging educational experience for all students.  In addition to pursuing our mission focused on strengthening critical thinking skills, we also foster a love of learning. Children are challenged to participate in hands-on workshops on areas such as, STEM, reading, math, and more. At its core, accessi