President-elect Trump is considering several names for his Education secretary. Some are state superintendents, while others are from outside organizations. The choice could signal Trump's plans for the department, which he has discussed eliminating.

Experts suggest Trump might pick a strong state leader. Oklahoma's Ryan Walters has made headlines for his culture war battles, like mandating Bibles in schools. Neal McCluskey from the Cato Institute thinks Walters resonates with Trump's education views. Walters has even formed a committee to prepare for changes under a second Trump administration.

Other potential picks include Cade Brumley from Louisiana and Penny Schwinn from Tennessee. Florida's education efforts, like its battle with the College Board, have been in the news. Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, is also a possibility. She's known for her bold communication on education policy.

Trump mentioned Vivek Ramaswamy and Lee Zeldin for the role during his campaign. However, Zeldin is now set to oversee the EPA, and Ramaswamy might not be the best fit. Betsy DeVos, Trump's previous Education secretary, has shown interest but her chances are slim due to her resignation after the Capitol riot.

Who Will Lead Trump's Education Team?

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