McMahon Pushes States to Reclaim Education | Denver News

Education Secretary Linda McMahon kicked off her “Returning Education to the States” tour in Colorado, stopping at John Adams Academy — the school’s first year. She criticized past federal education policies for being too rigid and one-size-fits-all, arguing that phonics and the Science of Reading are key to boosting national literacy. With only 10% of education funding coming from the federal government, McMahon is pushing states to bypass the Department of Education via waivers, cutting bureaucracy and reclaiming control. Six states have already applied; Colorado hasn’t yet, though Governor Polis backs school choice. She also emphasized that federal law — including definitions of gender — must govern schools receiving federal funds. Her tour signals a bold push to decentralize education and prioritize foundational reading skills nationwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9984673f0549bd4