TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Aug 4, 2025

Penny Schwinn, who was nominated to serve as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, has withdrawn her nomination, Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced last week. Schwinn, a former Tennessee education commissioner, will instead take on a different role within the department. According to Tennessee Lookout, Schwinn is known for her advocacy of improved reading outcomes and was among President Donald Trump’s early picks for department posts. In a statement, Schwinn said she gave the decision “thoughtful consideration” and remains “committed to protecting kids, raising achievement and expanding opportunity — my lifelong mission and north star.”