{"id":2410989,"date":"2025-03-07T11:18:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T16:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcmahon-stresses-need-to-upheave-us-education-ahead-of-dismantling-department-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-03-07T11:19:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T16:19:56","slug":"mcmahon-stresses-need-to-upheave-us-education-ahead-of-dismantling-department-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcmahon-stresses-need-to-upheave-us-education-ahead-of-dismantling-department-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"McMahon stresses need to upheave US education ahead of dismantling department &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmcmahon-stresses-need-to-upheave-us-education-ahead-of-dismantling-department-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2410989&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Education Secretary Linda McMahon highlighted the critical need \u2062for reforming education in the United States as the Trump management anticipates dismantling the \u2063Department of Education. Ahead of President\u200c Trump&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">expected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rules-ca-gov-overstepped-his-authority-with-covid-order-issues-permanent-injunction-restraining-newsom-from-further-issuing-unconstitutional-orders\/\" title=\"Judge Rules CA Gov Overstepped His Authority with Covid Order, Issues Permanent Injunction Restraining Newsom From Further Issuing Unconstitutional Orders\">executive order<\/a><\/a> to dissolve the department\u2014a move advocated \u2063by many\u200d in the republican Party\u2014McMahon emphasized the importance of providing tools to all states to improve education \u2062outcomes. She\u2063 pointed out the alarming statistic that 70% of students are unable to read proficiently,a situation the\u200c administration is determined to change.<\/p>\n<p>McMahon discussed initiatives to assist parents with children in underperforming schools, aiming to \u2063enhance student performance.\u2063 She referenced triumphant programs implemented in states like Louisiana and\u200c Mississippi\u200d as \u200bpositive\u2064 examples. While acknowledging the \u200bconcerns of Department of Education employees regarding job\u2063 security amid\u2063 the department&#8217;s dissolution, she reassured that\u200d there \u2064are &#8220;good off-ramps&#8221; available to help them transition \u2063to new\u200c roles.<\/p>\n<p>McMahon, recently confirmed by \u200cthe Senate, expressed her \u2062full support for Trump&#8217;s plans \u2063to\u2063 return\u2062 educational control to the states\u2064 and foster basic \u2064education in core subjects like reading and science. Additionally, she mentioned a new &#8220;end DEI&#8221; portal aimed at allowing parents to report issues related to diversity, equity, and \u2063inclusion\u200b in public schools,\u200b as\u2064 part\u200d of the administration&#8217;s \u2064broader policy changes.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">McMahon stresses need to upheave US education ahead of dismantling department<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2030192\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Education Secretary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/linda-mcmahon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Linda McMahon<\/a> underscored how important improving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">education<\/a> in the United States is for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump administration<\/a>, including ensuring all 50 states have the necessary tools to make this a reality.<\/p>\n<p>President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> is expected to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/education\/3339129\/white-house-executive-order-dismantle-education-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">sign an executive order <\/a>to dismantle the Department of Education, a move that many in the Republican Party have called for and that the president has made &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chutkan-laughs-off-scotus-immunity-ruling-in-d-c-trump-trial\/\" title=\"Chutkan Laughs Off SCOTUS Immunity Ruling In D.C. Trump Trial\">crystal clear&#038;rdquo<\/a>; he intends to do. McMahon detailed how the Trump administration will look into different programs to assist parents with children stuck in &ldquo;failing schools,&rdquo; fulfilling the presidential goal of ensuring the nation&rsquo;s students drastically improve their grades.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/education\/3340111\/hhs-violation-notice-maine-janet-mills-transgender-athletes\/\">HHS sends violation notice to Maine Gov. 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She then cited how states such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/louisiana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Louisiana<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mississippi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mississippi<\/a> have seen &ldquo;great results&rdquo; from using programs to improve their students&rsquo; grades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the imminent dismantling of the Education Department, McMahon acknowledged that employees are concerned about losing their jobs. However, she noted that there are &ldquo;good off-ramps&rdquo; for those affected, and the Trump administration would &ldquo;like to help them&rdquo; find new jobs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3339732\/wisconsin-public-schools-see-91-1-graduation-rate-17-7-chronic-absenteeism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">WISCONSIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEE 91.1% GRADUATION RATE, 17.7% CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3332714\/senate-confirms-linda-mcmahon-secretary-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">McMahon was confirmed<\/a> this week by the Senate in a 51-45 vote. During her confirmation hearing, she said she &ldquo;wholeheartedly&rdquo; agreed with Trump&rsquo;s plans to abolish the Education Department and sent a memo right after her confirmation saying she would &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/about\/news\/speech\/secretary-mcmahon-our-departments-final-mission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-nominates-linda-mcmahon-for-education-secretary-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Trump nominates Linda ... for ... secretary - Washington Examiner\">send education back<\/a> to the states<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Last month, the Trump administration <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/education\/3332520\/trump-administration-end-dei-portal-education-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">launched an &ldquo;End DEI&rdquo; portal on the Education Department&rsquo;s website<\/a>, which allows parents to report instances of diversity, equity, and inclusion at public schools. It came after Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3292719\/trump-order-reversal-dei-restore-base-names-changed-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">issued<\/a> an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-education-sec-on-womens-school-sports-we-have-a-legal-responsibility-to-include-transgender-athletes\/\" title=\"Biden ... Sec On Women\u2019s School Sports: We Have a \u2018Legal Responsibility\u2019 to Include Transgender Athletes\">executive order calling<\/a> for an end to DEI programs in the federal government, which he signed on his first day back in the White House.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2030192\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2030192\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>McMahon emphasizes the need to improve US education before dismantling the department<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2410990,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/McMahon-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[37383,8901,51737],"class_list":["post-2410989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-education-reform","tag-mcmahon","tag-us-education"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/McMahon-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2410989"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2410993,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410989\/revisions\/2410993"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2410990"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2410989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2410989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2410989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}