Linda McMahon, President Trump's pick for the Department of Education, hinted at several ways she plans to lead the agency during her confirmation hearing last week.
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Under Trump, the department could face underfunding or further understaffing. Disenfranchised students, including students of color and those with disabilities who rely on Title I funding, could be impacted if Trump makes additional cuts to the already underfunded program.
Will the U.S. Department of Education be dismantled? Or does Trump's proposal ring hollow? Tune into this story as we provide updates in the months leading up to his first day in office.
If appointed secretary of education, Linda McMahon's tenure is likely to emphasize workforce development, parental rights and a decentralization of federal education oversight.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said, as secretary of education, McMahon "will fight tirelessly to expand 'Choice' to every State in America, and empower parents to make the best Education decisions for their families."
Will the U.S. Department of Education be dismantled? Or does Trump's proposal ring hollow? Tune into this story as we provide updates in the months leading up to his first day in office.