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October 16, 2025 | The American Prospect
The Republican Plot to Destroy Education Research
Elon Musk and the Trump administration have gutted the Institute of Education Science.
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Linda McMahon
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is a mega donor and conservative activist with no real experience in Education, but spent her career as a CEO in scandal after scandal.
February 25, 2025
Mrs. McMahon, What’s Your Plan for the Education Department?
The Senate confirmations process continues apace with Linda McMahon’s floor vote expected in the near future. McMahon is likely to be confirmed as Secretary of Education—this would be her second executive branch assignment following her spell as Administrator of the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first term. Despite the reputation as a middle of the road pick for a Party that now unabashedly champions neo-Nazis, McMahon still holds numerous worrisome education policy positions.