In times of war, opposing countries seek to destroy the educational, scientific, and technological institutions of their enemies. This weakens their ability to educate, create, and grow. The dismantling of the Department of Education, and the tacit approval by Congress and the courts, is tantamount to us doing our enemies’ work for them.

Here's what to know after a decision by the Supreme Court gives the president a green light to move forward on his promise to gut the agency.