Trump Education Secretary Crashes House Democrats' Protest For Civil Exchange, But Dodges On Key Question
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon joined House Democrats to address concerns over the Trump administration's efforts to restructure the Education Department. Democrats criticized the lack of a clear plan, emphasizing the need to safeguard educational programs for students. Rep. Melanie Stansbury expressed gratitude for McMahon's presence, noting a collegial atmosphere. McMahon highlighted the importance of local involvement in education, pointing out the collaborative roles of teachers, parents, and local officials in shaping curricula. The meeting underlined a shared commitment to maintaining strong education systems despite political divides.
We wanna be clear about that. I wanna say one other thing, the mood in the room, it was very collegial. We are extraordinarily grateful to the secretary that she joined us.
I just want to express my gratitude to all of these folks who came today so that we can have an open discussion about what I believe is one of the most important things.
This is about the children of America. The best education is that that is closest to the child, where teachers and parents... work together.
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