SEYMOUR — U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon toured Seymour schools Friday (June 13).
The visit, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Education, served two functions: it was part of “History Rocks,” a federal initiative to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, and it was was part of McMahon’s “Return Education to the States” initiative.
Returning education to the states references President Donald Trump’s controversial order to have McMahon dismantle the department of education. Opponents say the move is designed to slash funding to public schools.
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“As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, it is more important than ever that students understand the history, principles, and sacrifices that have made America the greatest nation in the world,” McMahon said in a prepared statement. “In my home state of Connecticut, I saw students enthusiastically engaging with our shared history and participating in innovative programs that prepare them for lives of contribution to our great nation. Experiences like these renew my hope for the future and remind us that teaching the American story is our responsibility to the next generation.”
