Trump to sign order to begin dismantling Education Department on Thursday

Washington — President Trump will sign an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education on Thursday, according to the White House. 

The signing has been in the works for weeks and will be marked by an event at the White House in which several Republican governors, including Mr. Trump's former rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, are expected to attend. 

"President Trump's executive order to expand educational opportunities will empower parents, states, and communities to take control and improve outcomes for all students," White House spokesperson Harrison Fields said in a statement Wednesday.