Newly appointed Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, has outlined her plan to return control of education to individual states, a key promise of President Trump's administration. In a letter addressed to Department of Education employees, McMahon described this initiative as a "momentous final mission" aimed at reducing bureaucratic bloat and empowering parents and local communities.
McMahon's leadership will be guided by three core principles: parental authority in educational choices, a renewed focus on fundamental subjects like math, reading, science, and history, and aligning post-secondary education with workforce demands. She stressed the importance of eliminating divisive programs and ideologies, advocating for a return to traditional educational values.
This restructuring aims to reduce federal interference, giving more autonomy to local communities and teachers. McMahon believes this will allow educators to focus on core subjects and effective teaching methods, ultimately benefiting students. President Trump's stated goal is to close the Department of Education entirely, a move that requires congressional approval.
McMahon emphasized her commitment to working with Congress to achieve this objective, seeking the most efficient way to dismantle unnecessary bureaucracy and foster innovation within the education system. She views this as an opportunity to restore a culture of liberty and excellence in American education, echoing the administration's recent efforts to eliminate critical race theory and gender ideology from school curricula while promoting patriotic education and civics.
McMahon criticized the Department of Education's performance since its inception, highlighting the lack of improvement in student outcomes despite significant taxpayer investment. She expressed her belief that American education has the potential to be the best in the world and should not be influenced by political agendas or special interests. She invited department employees to join her in this final endeavor to improve the future of American education.
