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Promises about Education on Trump-O-Meter

Eliminate Common Core

“We're cutting Common Core. We're getting rid of Common Core. We're bringing education locally."

Add additional federal investment of $20 billion toward School Choice

"Immediately add an additional federal investment of $20 billion towards school choice."

Ensure funding for historic black colleges

“My plan will also ensure funding for historic black colleges and universities, more affordable two- and four-year college and support for trade and vocational education.”

Dramatically scale back the U.S. Education Department

"Largely we can eliminate the Department of Education."