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Louisiana will be the first stop of Education Secretary's tour of the country
UNITED STATES, AUG 10 – Secretary McMahon’s national tour aims to shift education control to states by reducing federal oversight while maintaining protections, with plans to visit all 50 states, officials said.
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon launched the 'Returning Education to the States' tour this week, starting in Louisiana to promote local control over schools.
- The tour highlights the Trump administration's March initiative to reduce the Department of Education's role by reallocating its key responsibilities to various federal agencies, while Congress retains control over its funding.
- Louisiana improved from 50th to 16th in fourth-grade reading since 2019, making it the only state to increase elementary literacy rates, which Superintendent Cade Brumley credits to local strategies and funding flexibility.
- McMahon stated, “that’s my mission,” brushing aside concerns about special education funding losses, while Brumley emphasized eliminating red tape without removing constitutional protections for students.
- The tour aims to gather best practices from states, spotlight local successes, and ensure families can choose optimal educational paths as the Department of Education workforce is cut by half.
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Louisiana will be the first stop of Education Secretary's tour of the country
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will visit Louisiana Monday, Aug. 11. This will be her first stop on her tour of the nation. Officials said this will launch McMahon's "Returning Education to the States," tour. She will visit all 50 states and highlight local education initiatives, gather feedback from educators and families and spotlight successful state-led strategies. Spirit Halloween locations announced Off…
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