U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Massachusetts on June 1 as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour. During her visit, McMahon toured Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, observing a fourth-grade history class and reading comprehension classes for first through third grades. She also held a roundtable with teachers to discuss topics such as state-led education, chronic absenteeism, and teacher retention.
McMahon continued her visit at a Jewish school where she observed an elementary literacy lesson, a seventh-grade social studies class, and an eleventh-grade history class.
“In Massachusetts, I observed educators demonstrating exceptional commitment to their students’ academic and personal development,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “The insights shared during my discussions with teachers – on state‑led education, chronic absenteeism, and teacher retention – reinforced the importance of ensuring that local communities have the authority and support they need to shape their own priorities. By strengthening local decision‑making, we advance a system that better serves students, families, and the future of American education.”
According to the Department of Education’s announcement about the tour, McMahon is traveling to all 50 states to meet with teachers, parents, and community leaders in order to identify effective practices in local schools. The goal is to compile these into a toolkit of best practices for distribution among states.
More information about Secretary McMahon’s Returning Education to the States Tour can be found through official Department resources.