Education Secretary Linda McMahon praises department for taking steps to eliminate 'bureaucratic bloat'

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced plans to cut nearly half of the Department of Education’s workforce in order to eliminate “bureaucratic bloat” and shift power to the states, following President Trump’s directive to eventually shut down the agency. The move aligns with Trump’s campaign promise to promote school choice and reduce federal control over education, although Congress would need to officially dismantle the department. McMahon assured that essential programs and services would continue without interruption, while critics like Randi Weingarten of the AFT argued that the decision would limit opportunities for students and undermine education at the federal level.

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