Since taking office, President Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders. What is an executive order? Here's what you need to know.

President Donald Trump signed several sweeping executive orders on Wednesday to overhaul the American education system, primarily by removing so-called progressive ideologies from school hallways and classrooms.

President Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders in January aimed at making changes in the military. Here's how it could impact local troops.

The orders seek to encourage “patriotic education” and restrict discussions about racism and gender by threatening to withdraw federal funding.

Education policy is set by the state Board of Regents, who are chosen by the State Legislature. Under law, local school boards have great latitude in what is taught in schools.

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders on school funding that fulfill promises he made on the campaign trail. The orders take action to stop schools from teaching the so-called "critical race theory" and other topics on race and sexuality.

The White House has no authority over curriculum, and no ability to unilaterally pull back federal dollars, but Trump is toeing the line.