The U.S. Departments of Labor and Education have announced new interagency agreements aimed at enhancing the management of federal education programs. These partnerships are designed to streamline federal education activities, reduce administrative burdens, and better serve students and grantees by leveraging the expertise of partner agencies.
Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer emphasized the importance of preparing students for workforce demands, stating, "The Labor Department is committed to working with the Department of Education to ensure our K-12 and postsecondary education programs prepare students for today and tomorrow’s workforce demands." She added that collaboration with Secretary McMahon will advance President Trump's vision for streamlined educational resources.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon highlighted the administration's efforts to decentralize federal control over education. "The Trump Administration is taking bold action to break up the federal education bureaucracy and return education to the states," she said. McMahon also noted ongoing efforts to gather best practices from each state through a 50-state tour.
Two specific partnerships have been established: the Elementary and Secondary Education Partnership and the Postsecondary Education Partnership. The former aims to empower parents and states while promoting innovation in elementary and secondary education. The latter focuses on coordinating postsecondary education with workforce development programs, addressing an annual labor shortage of over 700,000 skilled jobs.
Both partnerships involve increased roles for the Labor Department in administering educational programs, with oversight provided by the Education Department. These initiatives reflect a commitment to transforming federal approaches to workforce development.
For more information on these partnerships, view the fact sheets for Elementary and Secondary Education here and Higher Education here.
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