Local school officials say they don't expect the order to end the U.S. Department of Education or most of the department's funding.

A White House fact sheet on President Donald Trump's executive order instructs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to overhaul the Department of Education.

President Donald Trump issued a long-expected executive order Thursday to abolish the Department of Education, following through on a campaign promise and a long-time right-wing goal. Although it is unlikely that the president can unilaterally abolish the department outright,