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President-elect Trump nominated Linda McMahon, former WWE CEO, as Education Secretary. McMahon, lacking educational sector experience, supports charter schools and private vouchers, which divert funds from public schools—a point of contention for critics like NEA’s Becky Pringle, who compares her to Betsy DeVos. Senate confirmation is pending.
Linda McMahon’s Nomination Raises Concerns
President-elect nominates former WWE executive Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education, causing a stir due to her limited experience in education. Read more.
After two failed Senate runs in Connecticut and a $6 million donation to Trump’s 2016 campaign, McMahon became leader of the Small Business Administration.
She also chaired the America First Action PAC for Trump’s 2020 campaign and helped create the America First Policy Institute post-election.
“Linda will expand school choice and empower parents,” Trump stated on Truth Social.
Though new to education, McMahon served on Connecticut’s Board of Education for a year but reportedly lied about her degree.
She supports charter schools and private school vouchers. Learn more.
Vouchers transfer tax dollars from public schools to private ones, sparking debates about accountability and education standards. Read the research.
McMahon may face the task of dismantling the Department of Education, a Trump campaign promise. Explore details.
Education advocates criticize her nomination. NEA President Becky Pringle expressed concern. Public rejection of vouchers in several states supports her view.
Pringle warns McMahon could echo Betsy DeVos’s controversial tenure. She urges the Senate to reject McMahon for the sake of students.
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