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Penny Schwinn drops out of the running for Education Department’s deputy role

Former Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn has removed herself from consideration for a senior post in the U.S. Department of Education. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. Updated Penny Schwinn, in line to serve as second in command of the U.S. Department of Education, has wit…

Penny Schwinn out as nominee for Education Department’s No. 2 job after conservative pushback

Schwinn enjoyed a good reputation among conservative education advocates for her work in Tennessee to boost reading proficiency and target pandemic relief dollars toward academic recovery.

Penny Schwinn out as nominee for Education Department’s No. 2 job after conservative pushback | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Former Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn has withdrawn her nomination to serve in the No. 2 spot in the Trump Education Department.

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.

Penny Schwinn Drops Out of the Running for Ed Department’s Deputy Role

Updated Penny Schwinn, in line to serve as second in command of the U.S. Department of Education, has withdrawn from the nomination, Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced Thursday. Instead, the former Tennessee education commissioner will take on a different role for the department. “I am grateful to Dr. Schwinn for her commitment to serving students, families, and educators across the nation,” McMahon said in a statement. “Penny is a bril…

Penny Schwinn is no longer Trump’s nominee to be No. 2 at the Education Department

Schwinn will instead serve as a chief strategist and senior adviser to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, roles that do not require Senate confirmation.