Linda McMahon, newly appointed education secretary, revealed her intentions in a memo following her swearing-in. She emphasized her aim to reduce bureaucratic barriers in the Department of Education, aligning with President Trump's directive to ultimately eliminate the department's bloat. Her memo highlights three convictions: parents should be the primary decision-makers in education, taxpayer-funded education must focus on essential subjects instead of divisive programs, and postsecondary education should align with career needs. McMahon calls this task a 'final mission,' urging staff to embrace change for the benefit of students' future.
Our job is to respect the will of the American people and the President they elected, who has tasked us with accomplishing the elimination of bureaucratic bloat here at the Department of Education-a momentous final mission-quickly and responsibly.
We must start thinking about our final mission at the department as an overhaul-a last chance to restore the culture of liberty and excellence that made American education great.
This is our opportunity to perform one final, unforgettable public service to future generations of students. I hope you will join me in ensuring that when our final mission is complete, we will all be able to say that we left American education freer, stronger, and with more hope for the future.
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