Recent shifts in federal education policy under the Trump administration have intensified political battles over curriculum, school governance, and civil rights enforcement. Civics educators report widespread self-censorship driven by fear of parental and community pushback amid new state-level restrictions. The Education Department has launched investigations into diverse policies, including school mascots and transgender participation in sports, reflecting a federal pushback against perceived left-leaning education reforms. Meanwhile, national debates highlight misalignment between legal protections and evolving political climates in classrooms, complicating the role of educators in navigating constitutional and social issues.