Education Shake-Up: What to Expect from the Next Administration

The upcoming administration change is set to bring significant shifts in education policies. Miguel Cardona, who served as Education Secretary under Joe Biden, is concerned about the incoming president's plans to eliminate the Department of Education. Cardona believes this could widen the gap between students from different backgrounds. The incoming president has criticized the current education system, promising to cut federal funding for schools that teach certain topics. However, some argue that local and state-level changes are more effective. Cardona is proud of his work streamlining the public service loan forgiveness program, benefiting over a million people.But critics are already eyeing changes they'd like to see under the new administration, like reforming student loans and the FAFSA process. The nominated Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, has a business background, which some see as a positive. Derrell Bradford, who supports school choice policies, hopes to see more support for charter schools and career education programs. Despite political divisions, there's a shared desire for collaboration in education.