Trump’s Push to Reshape Education Gains Momentum With Ed Secretary's Overhaul Plan

Benzinga

Education Secretary Linda McMahon unveiled a plan to overhaul the Department of Education. The move aligns with the Trump administration’s broader push to limit federal oversight and refocus priorities.

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00:02Education Secretary Linda McMahon unveiled a plan to overhaul the Department of Education.

00:07The move aligns with the Trump administration's broader push to limit federal oversight and

00:12refocus priorities. McMahon emphasized parental rights in the memo and criticized DEI programs,

00:18stating that taxpayer-funded education should prioritize core subjects.

00:22The announcement follows Trump's executive order seeking to cut federal funding to schools

00:28and an expansion of school voucher programs. Sources indicate Trump may soon order McMahon

00:33to work with Congress on dismantling the agency, a key component of his Agenda 47 proposal.

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