How did Trump's approach to education policy differ from previous administrations?

The Trump administration had a number of key differences in their approach to education policy compared to previous administrations.

One major difference was their focus on school choice and the expansion of charter schools. Under Trump, the Department of Education encouraged states to use federal funds to create more charter schools and to establish school voucher programs. This approach was in stark contrast to previous administrations, which focused more on traditional public schools.

Another difference was Trump's support for alternative paths to teaching. The administration provided funding for alternative teacher preparation programs, such as online courses and competency-based programs, as a way to address teacher shortages.

Additionally, Trump's Department of Education was less focused on federal oversight and regulation of education than previous administrations. They rolled back many Obama-era regulations and scaled back the Department's role in investigating civil rights violations in schools.