North Dakota's longtime superintendent of public schools was nominated earlier this year, but with plenty of enemies on her right flank, her confirmation process has stalled.

Former Tennessee chief’s retreat reflects deeper fight over K–12 culture wars among MAGA Republicans ...

Penny Schwinn will instead serve as a senior adviser and chief strategist at the Education Department, roles that do not require Senate confirmation.

Former Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn has withdrawn her nomination to serve in the No. 2 spot in the Trump Education Department.

The former Tennessee state education chief had cleared a committee vote but faced skepticism from some conservatives.

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