President Donald Trump's push to abolish the Department of Education, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon's role, and the potential impact on staff and operations.
Key Points
President Trump campaigned on state control of education
Draft executive order seeks to abolish the Department of Education
Secretary Linda McMahon aims to lead the transition
Pros
Potential for more localized control over education
Reduction in bureaucratic bloat
Cons
Potential job loss for Department of Education staff