All Things with Kim Strassel Linda McMahon on the Department of Education's 'Final Mission'
Jun 17, 2025
Linda McMahon, the Secretary of Education and a key figure in returning education control to states, discusses the $3 trillion spent by the Department of Education amid declining outcomes. She highlights innovative educational models and the push for localized curriculums that cater to diverse needs. McMahon delves into challenges in special education funding, ongoing investigations into civil rights violations at universities, and the administration’s efforts against antisemitism on campus. The conversation also touches on federal funding's influence on free speech and DEI practices in higher education.
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Innovative Schools Thrive Locally
- Linda McMahon visits innovative schools to see best practices firsthand.
- Innovations like micro and themed charter schools thrive without federal involvement.
Federal Spending Doesn't Ensure Success
- The Department of Education's $3 trillion spending hasn't improved nationwide outcomes.
- Education needs local solutions, not one-size-fits-all federal mandates.
Streamline Education Grants to States
- Consolidate many K-12 grants into a $2 billion formula-based program.
- Let states allocate funds to address local needs like math, reading, or special education.