U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of the “Returning Education to the States” Tour, a nationwide initiative aimed at gathering input from students, teachers, and school leaders on effective education models. The tour is part of an effort by the Department of Education to advance President Trump's goal of increasing state control over education policy.
The official start of the tour will take place next week in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
“President Trump entrusted me with a vital mission to return education to the states, and part of that is learning best practices from each state,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “As students head back to school, I will travel across our great nation to visit classrooms, listen to voices on the ground, and spotlight the incredible work happening at the local level. I am eager to hear directly from students, educators, and local leaders about the bold ideas that can propel success, while also exploring how we can ensure every family has the freedom to choose the educational path that best fits their child’s needs.”
The Department has provided additional resources for those interested in following Secretary McMahon’s progress or learning more about her previous visits. A video announcement is available online through this link: https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/video-announcement-returning-education-states-tour. Photos from earlier trips by Secretary McMahon can be viewed here: https://www.ed.gov/photos/secretary-mcmahon-visits-schools-and-communities-across-america. An interactive map detailing stops on the tour is accessible at https://www.ed.gov/returning-education-to-the-states-tour-map.
Updates about Secretary McMahon’s activities during her travels will be shared via social media accounts @EdSecMcMahon and @EdPressSec.
