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Possible Impact of Dismantling the DOE

Feb 10, 2025

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Rebecca Natow

Rebecca Natow, associate professor and director of the EdD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies program and the MSEd in Higher Education Leadership & Policy Studies, was interviewed by Newsday for the article: “Trump wants to abolish the federal education department. What could it mean for Long Island schools?”



The article explains the role of the Department of Education and what it would mean to local schools if it were dismantled. Dr. Natow said opposition to any action will likely argue that the president needs authority from Congress to eliminate the education department.


“I expect we will see lawsuits. That’s going to be their argument, that it’s not the proper function of executive action,” she said.
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Rebecca Natow

Assistant Professor of Specialized Programs in Education

Dr. Natow teaches higher educational leadership and policy in the Department of Specialized Programs

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