Nicholas Kent

Nicholas Kent Becca.Lesser Thu, 08/07/2025 - 12:40 Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent was sworn in as the 15th Under Secretary of Education on August 4, 2025, following his nomination by President Donald J. Trump and confirmation by the U.S. Senate. As of February 5, 2026, Kent has also been delegated the duties of Deputy Secretary of Education. As a first-generation college student and a respected education policy expert with more than two decades of experience, Kent serves as the…