Which U.S. government department recently canceled over $600 million in grants to prepare teachers for high-need schools? Despite calling teaching a "noble profession" during her confirmation hearing, education secretary nominee Linda McMahon now faces scrutiny as the Department of Education, where she seeks to serve, abruptly revoked funding for teacher preparation programs. The cancellations, which impact scholarships and training initiatives focused on increasing teacher diversity and addressing shortages, have sparked a backlash from educators and institutions, with some planning legal challenges.