Linda McMahon May Be America's Last Education Secretary
Education Department in limbo as Trump administration winds down.
With just days left in the Trump administration, the future of the Education Department is uncertain. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has resigned, and there is no clear successor in sight. This has left the department in limbo, with many key positions unfilled and important decisions on hold.
Some experts believe that the Education Department may be eliminated altogether under a Biden administration.
Others believe that the department will be scaled back, with many of its functions transferred to other agencies. Still others believe that the department will remain intact, but with a different focus and priorities.
The uncertainty surrounding the Education Department has created a great deal of anxiety among educators and parents.
Many are concerned about the future of federal funding for education, as well as the fate of key programs such as special education and Title I. It is also unclear what will happen to the department's civil rights enforcement efforts.
Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive and Trump loyalist, is reportedly under consideration for the position.
However, her nomination is likely to face opposition from Democrats, who have criticized her lack of experience in education. It is also unclear whether McMahon would be willing to accept the position, given the uncertainty surrounding the department's future.