But the Republican governor still wants the federal education funding that flows to the state. Tennessee relies on some $1.8 billion in federal program funding each year that primarily supports low-income students, students with disabilities and school ...

Memphis Shelby County Schools got more than 30% of the district's budget from the Department of Education in the last fiscal year.

Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.

Shutting down the department would require congressional approval, which experts said is unlikely. It's more likely Trump will make changes within the department.