BOSTON (WWLP) - Governor Maura Healey is reacting to President Donald Trump's order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Congressman Richard Neal reacts to Trump’s order to dismantle Department of Education In an interview with NBC Boston, she said the move is distressing an d a quote, "really dumb idea". She says she wants to see America doing everything we can to invest in education and make our country more competitive.  In Massachusetts, nearly 10 percent of school funding comes from the federal government, amounting to more than $2 billion a year.  “We’re proud that Massachusetts has the best schools in the nation – and it’s why we know that shutting down the U.S. Department of Education is bad for students, teachers and schools,” said Governor Maura Healey. “President Trump claims he wants to give power back to the states, but as a Governor, I know that the way to do that is not gutting the programs and funding that our students rely on. It makes no sense. This will mean bigger class sizes, cancelled after school programs and less support for our students, especially those who live in rural communities or have special needs. That’s on top of the cuts the President has already made to professional development, research and programs that feed students lunch and keep them healthy. Attorney General Campbell and her colleagues are already in the fight against this. We need Congress to step up and oppose it too.” Local News Headlines State collects $39.6-million in taxes from February gaming revenue Analysts speculate about how Medicaid cuts might be made Tesla owner shot at while driving in Lowell, says car is too dangerous Governor Maura Healey reacts to Trump dismantling Department of Education WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com. ...read more read less