A Democratic-controlled Congress could pose significant challenges to the education policies advanced under the current administration, particularly in K-12 funding and regulatory approaches. Key priorities like expanded school choice programs and federal oversight of curriculum standards may face renewed scrutiny or opposition. Lawmakers could push for increased investment in public schools, stricter accountability measures, or rollbacks on controversial initiatives. The shift in power could reshape how education funding and policy directions unfold in the coming years.


What a Democratic Congress Could Mean for Trump’s K-12 Agenda  Education Week