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What Trump's Win Means for Education

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The President-elect has pledged to eliminate the Department of Education .

Both chambers of Congress likely under Republican leadership.

Experts say dismantling the department of Education is unlikely.

The Department takes on numerous functions, including designating federal aid through Title I.

The Office of Civil Rights enforces federal civil rights laws across schools to protect students.

The push has been behind book bans and Don’t Say Gay’ laws in states such as Florida and Texas .

Trump vowed to “adopt a Parental Bill of Rights , and implement the direct election of school principals by the parents” The policy agenda outlines plans to use federal education funding for private schools.