https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/secretary-of-education Secretary of Education en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:22:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oregon-rep-says-linda-mcmahon-has-betrayed-students-pushes-impeachment/2026/06 The Democratic lawmaker cited the transfer of programs to other agencies as reason to oust the ed. secretary. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:22:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oregon-rep-says-linda-mcmahon-has-betrayed-students-pushes-impeachment/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/creative-or-illegal-congress-debates-trumps-dismantling-of-education-dept/2026/05 Republicans praised Linda McMahon for shrinking the federal K-12 footprint. Democrats raised concerns. Thu, 14 May 2026 21:17:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/creative-or-illegal-congress-debates-trumps-dismantling-of-education-dept/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/educators-political-preferences-dont-always-reveal-their-k-12-positions-in-charts/2025/09 Teachers and school and district leaders share their opinions on a host of hot-button issues. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:12:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/educators-political-preferences-dont-always-reveal-their-k-12-positions-in-charts/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-says-we-have-to-teach-how-to-disagree-after-charlie-kirk-killing/2025/09 The education secretary's conciliatory tone contrasted with others in the Trump administration amid the furor over the activist's murder. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:30:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-says-we-have-to-teach-how-to-disagree-after-charlie-kirk-killing/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-offers-few-new-specifics-on-ed-dept-budget-cuts/2025/05 The Education Department wants to cut billions in spending but has offered few specifics on funding streams it wants to consolidate. Wed, 21 May 2025 20:59:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-offers-few-new-specifics-on-ed-dept-budget-cuts/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/obama-ed-sec-john-king-teachers-cant-be-bombarded-with-reforms/2025/05 He describes life through the lens of the teachers who shaped him, and reflects on his time leading the nation's education agency. Tue, 06 May 2025 21:20:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/obama-ed-sec-john-king-teachers-cant-be-bombarded-with-reforms/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-trump-has-changed-schools-in-his-first-100-days-a-timeline/2025/04 Schools have experienced an unprecedented quantity and velocity of K-12 policy shifts in President Donald Trump’s first 100 days. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-trump-has-changed-schools-in-his-first-100-days-a-timeline/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/viral-ai-gaffe-and-ed-dept-cuts-how-educators-view-linda-mcmahon-so-far/2025/04 Here's what educators think about the education secretary's performance so far. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:35:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/viral-ai-gaffe-and-ed-dept-cuts-how-educators-view-linda-mcmahon-so-far/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/defending-ed-dept-cuts-linda-mcmahon-says-its-time-to-do-something-different/2025/04 Linda McMahon told ed-tech entrepreneurs she wants to cut bureaucracy but keep key federal funds flowing to schools. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:22:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/defending-ed-dept-cuts-linda-mcmahon-says-its-time-to-do-something-different/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-urge-mcmahon-to-restore-federal-funds-she-canceled-without-notice/2025/04 New York's education department threatened legal action if the federal government doesn't restore pandemic relief funds. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:47:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-urge-mcmahon-to-restore-federal-funds-she-canceled-without-notice/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-abruptly-tells-states-their-time-to-spend-covid-relief-has-passed/2025/03 Secretary Linda McMahon said the Education Department would no longer honor the extensions it had granted states. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:59:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-abruptly-tells-states-their-time-to-spend-covid-relief-has-passed/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-says-schools-with-gender-plans-could-be-violating-federal-privacy-law/2025/03 The U.S. Department of Education opened investigations under FERPA into two states, alleging violations of parents' rights. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:22:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-says-schools-with-gender-plans-could-be-violating-federal-privacy-law/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-order-tells-linda-mcmahon-to-facilitate-education-departments-closure/2025/03 An executive order the president signed Thursday directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to prepare the 45-year-old agency for shutdown. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:32:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-order-tells-linda-mcmahon-to-facilitate-education-departments-closure/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-linda-mcmahons-fake-mission-the-states-already-control-education/2025/03 Dismantling the Ed. Dept. is not a matter of giving power back to the states but of making education less equal from state to state. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:12:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-linda-mcmahons-fake-mission-the-states-already-control-education/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-u-s-secretary-of-education-background-and-achievements/2025/03 Background and highlights of Linda McMahon's tenure as the 13th U.S. Secretary of Education. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:31:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-u-s-secretary-of-education-background-and-achievements/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-is-confirmed-by-senate-as-education-secretary/2025/03 The former wrestling mogul will become the nation's 13th secretary of education, and she has pledged to be its last. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:27:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-is-confirmed-by-senate-as-education-secretary/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahons-nomination-as-trumps-education-secretary-heads-to-senate-floor/2025/02 Senators in the education committee voted to approve McMahon’s nomination. Her nomination will now go to the full Senate for final approval. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahons-nomination-as-trumps-education-secretary-heads-to-senate-floor/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/5-key-takeaways-from-linda-mcmahons-confirmation-hearing/2025/02 President Trump's education secretary nominee pledged to maintain school funding even as she works to end the U.S. Department of Education. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:19:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/5-key-takeaways-from-linda-mcmahons-confirmation-hearing/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-backs-trumps-push-to-dismantle-ed-dept-its-not-working/2025/02 McMahon faced lawmakers' questions amid changes to the Education Department that are already underway. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:30:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-backs-trumps-push-to-dismantle-ed-dept-its-not-working/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-declines-to-say-if-black-history-classes-are-allowed-under-trump-order/2025/02 The comment came during an exchange with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., about Trump's executive order on "radical indoctrination." Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:13:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-declines-to-say-if-black-history-classes-are-allowed-under-trump-order/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-says-trump-cant-eliminate-ed-dept-without-congress/2025/02 Eliminating the education department wouldn't mean reducing funding for schools, Trump's education secretary nominee said. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:26:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-says-trump-cant-eliminate-ed-dept-without-congress/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahons-confirmation-hearing-watch-live/2025/02 McMahon will appear before the U.S. Senate’s Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:59:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahons-confirmation-hearing-watch-live/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-will-make-her-case-to-lead-ed-dept-as-trump-tries-to-shrink-it/2025/02 The wrestling mogul Trump has selected to serve as education secretary will likely have to answer for moves the president has already made. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:59:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-will-make-her-case-to-lead-ed-dept-as-trump-tries-to-shrink-it/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-3-former-education-secretaries-think-of-their-old-departments-future/2025/01 Though President Donald Trump’s first-term proposal to end the agency didn't materialize, he renewed the campaign promise last year. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:18:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-3-former-education-secretaries-think-of-their-old-departments-future/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-names-acting-education-secretary-ahead-of-linda-mcmahons-confirmation/2025/01 Denise Carter will fill the role until President Donald Trump's pick, Linda McMahon, is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:51:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-names-acting-education-secretary-ahead-of-linda-mcmahons-confirmation/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-biden-leaves-office-what-will-his-education-legacy-be/2025/01 Biden's term was marked by unprecedented funding for schools, but no aggressive policy agenda. Did his administration do enough? Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:18:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-biden-leaves-office-what-will-his-education-legacy-be/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-how-educators-are-thinking-about-a-second-trump-administration/2025/01 Opinions vary on what the president-elect’s proposed Cabinet picks will mean for K-12 education. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:02:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-how-educators-are-thinking-about-a-second-trump-administration/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-betsy-devos-has-advice-for-the-next-secretary-of-education/2025/01 In an interview, Trump's first education secretary shares hard-won lessons from her tenure. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-betsy-devos-has-advice-for-the-next-secretary-of-education/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-education-is-not-entertainment-what-this-educator-wants-linda-mcmahon-to-know/2024/12 Her experience leading a pro wrestling organization could be both an asset and a liability Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:19:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-education-is-not-entertainment-what-this-educator-wants-linda-mcmahon-to-know/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/heres-how-much-linda-mcmahons-foundation-has-donated-to-education-causes/2024/12 The president-elect's pick for education secretary has long given to education causes through her family foundation. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:31:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/heres-how-much-linda-mcmahons-foundation-has-donated-to-education-causes/2024/12