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In terms of education reform, Leavitt confirmed the administration's commitment to cut spending, particularly within the Department of Education. Citing alarming statistics about educational performance in the U.S., where a substantial majority of first graders fall below proficiency in reading and math, she relayed President Trump's desire to return control of education back to the states. This approach seeks to grant parents and local authorities a greater say in their children's education, contrasting with the current federal oversight.