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

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

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Schwinn was President Donald Trump’s pick for second in command in education, but she faced strong headwinds from far-right ...

Some hoped Schwinn, a former state schools chief, would lend expertise to Trump’s efforts to give states more power over ...

Updated Penny Schwinn, in line to serve as second in command of the U.S. Department of Education, has withdrawn from the ...

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Schwinn said abolishing the Education Department is a call to explore options around what is in the best interest of students.

For education Democrats and Never Trumpers, Schwinn’s nomination was unexpected and heartening. A former TFA recruit, Schwinn ...

Meanwhile, veteran K-12 state chiefs Penny Schwinn and Kirsten Baesler will be stepping into senior roles soon, if confirmed by the Senate.

Politics 'Red flag': Education activist rails against 'dangerous' Trump nominee for key education post Trump announced on Truth Social that Dr. Penny Schwinn was nominated because she is ...