McMahon: DOE shutdown proves states can lead K-12 and HE without federal micromanagement
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the recent DOE shutdown showed federal micromanagement is largely unnecessary, empowering states to oversee K-12 and higher education programmes. In USA Today, she noted that schools continued operating, teachers were paid, and student activities were unaffected. McMahon highlighted ongoing state-led reforms, Title I funding flexibilities, higher education funding changes, and partnerships with the Department of Labor. The Trump administration aims to reduce federal bureaucracy while protecting critical student services and civil rights.
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the recent DOE shutdown showed federal micromanagement is largely unnecessary, empowering states to oversee K-12 and higher education programmes. In USA Today, she noted that schools continued operating, teachers were paid, and student activities were unaffected. McMahon highlighted ongoing state-led reforms, Title I funding flexibilities, higher education funding changes, and partnerships with the Department of Labor. The Trump administration aims to reduce federal bureaucracy while protecting critical student services and civil rights.
