Public Education
At least half the states will adopt school choice, McMahon predicts(The Daily Signal) – Secretary of Education Linda McMahon expects half of U.S. states to opt in to education freedom initiatives. “I think we’ll get at least to 25 and hopefully… Read More
Government
Education Department poised to hand more control to states in 2026The U.S. Department of Education will continue its departmental reduction and return education to the states in 2026, according to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The department cut half of its employees in… Read More
Government
Education Secretary warns Minnesota of ‘impending enforcement action’ over transgender policies allowing boys in girls’ sports, spacesEducation Secretary Linda McMahon is keeping the pressure on Minnesota, issuing a letter Monday of “impending enforcement action” for ongoing civil rights violations related to the state’s transgender policies. “@GovTimWalz continues to… Read More
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Presidential 1776 Award to honor nation’s top high school American history buffsThree U.S. students who demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the American founding will receive the newly established Presidential 1776 Award, the U.S. Department of Education announced Monday. “As we prepare… Read More
Government
Linda McMahon tells Tim Walz in letter to resign over rampant Minnesota fraudU.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon posted a letter Tuesday afternoon addressed to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, imploring him to resign over the rampant fraud found in his… Read More
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Blue states push back on Education Department transfer, closure plans; Trump, McMahon steadfastA coalition of attorneys general from 20 blue states is suing the U.S. Department of Education in an attempt to block its plan to transfer responsibility for many of its… Read More
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Federal DOE makes massive shift, moves K-12, higher education to Labor DepartmentThe plan to scale back the Department of Education took “a major step” forward Tuesday with the announcement of six agreements with four other federal agencies to deliver services and programs. Notably, the… Read More
Public Education
Watch: McMahon says shutdown proves schools don’t need the DOEThe federal government shut down for 43 days – and school systems were largely unaffected, Education Secretary Linda McMahon says in a new video. “Flights were delayed. SNAP benefits ran… Read More
Government
Education Secretary McMahon announces $500 million for charter schoolsU.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the distribution of $500 million for the federal charter school program during the Ohio portion of her Returning… Read More
Government
Schools should prioritize nutrition, physical fitness for mental health, say RFK, McMahonMental health programs in K-12 education often create more harm than healing, Trump officials caution. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon… Read More
Government
Active shooter hoaxes hit colleges nationwide, says Education Secretary McMahonCollege campuses nationwide are facing “swatting” incidents – intentional, false claims of emergencies, according to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “These threats are not just disruptive – they are dangerous,”… Read More
Politics
Education Sec. McMahon defends Trump’s freeze on Harvard funds, cites Title VI violations(The Daily Signal) – Secretary of Education Linda McMahon joined “Fox News Sunday” where she defended President Donald Trump’s freezing of Harvard’s funding grants and attempted to relieve concerns… Read More
Government
Senate confirms Linda McMahon, Trump’s ed secretary pick, who has ‘big task’ aheadPresident Donald Trump’s choice for education secretary, Linda McMahon, was confirmed by the Senate on Monday night – making her the head of a department that Trump has promised to… Read More
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Senate committee advances Trump’s ed secretary pickPresident Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, Linda McMahon, cleared a Senate committee vote on Thursday in a crucial step for Republicans who hope McMahon will bring about major education… Read More
Government
School choice optimism grows as Republicans back Trump’s pick for ed secretary ahead of confirmation hearingExpand school choice, send education back to the states, and eventually, put herself out of a job. Those are the hopes Republicans have for President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead… Read More
Politics
‘Bust up the status quo’: Why education reformers are optimistic about Linda McMahon as Secretary of EducationPresident-elect Donald Trump is filling his cabinet with people ready to disrupt the status quo, and future Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is no exception. Left-of-center media is already… Read More