Trump wants the Department of Education to be closed 'immediately.' Here's what shutting it down would mean.

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Trump's pick for education secretary, Linda McMahon, has her confirmation hearing on Thursday. Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesLinda McMahon, Trump's education secretary pick, is appearing before Congress for her confirmation hearing on Thursday. It comes amid statements from Trump that he'd like to dismantle the Department of Education.