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Penny Schwinn Drops Bid to Serve as No. 2 in Education Department
The former Tennessee state education chief had cleared a committee vote but faced skepticism from some conservatives.
Education Next4d
Behind Penny Schwinn’s Withdrawal as Deputy Secretary at ED
Former Tennessee chief’s retreat reflects deeper fight over K–12 culture wars among MAGA Republicans ...
The 74 on MSN8d
Penny Schwinn drops out of the running for Education Department’s deputy role
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Former TN education head withdraws from Trump nomination after conservative pushback
Penny Schwinn will instead serve as a senior adviser and chief strategist at the Education Department, roles that do not require Senate confirmation.
EdSource8d
Penny Schwinn drops bid to take No. 2 spot at U.S. Department of Education
Schwinn was President Donald Trump’s pick for second in command in education, but she faced strong headwinds from far-right ...
Fox News6mon
'Red flag': Education activist rails against 'dangerous ... - Fox News
Schwinn was hired by former University of Florida President Ben Sasse, a vocal Trump critic, in 2023 and was one of several employees to face criticism for racking up thousands in travel costs in ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer6mon
Penny Schwinn helped improve Tennessee education and can do the same ...
Former Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn who is President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. deputy secretary of education faces intense backlash from conservatives who see her as too tied ...