November 20, 2024, BOSTON, MA —The National Parents Union congratulates Linda McMahon on her nomination as the next Secretary of Education.
We are hopeful that her nomination signals a commitment to ensuring that every child in America has a pathway to economic mobility and that our children are prepared for the jobs and economy of the future. We are optimistic that she will protect and defend our children from being caught in the political crossfire that has taken our focus away from the nation’s literacy crisis and slowed our ability to meaningfully address the challenges of learning loss in the wake of the pandemic.
We have the expectation that the person who assumes this role is one who is committed to keeping kids safe and preparing them for a life of opportunity. We look forward to working with Ms. McMahon to ensure that every child has great public school options, districts are held accountable for student outcomes, and the rights and funding for children with special needs are protected and prioritized.
As parents, we believe in the transformative power of education and the critical role it plays in advancing our nation’s prosperity and protecting our national security. We must work together to strengthen public education and that begins with building a Department of Education that safeguards the rights of students, addresses systemic inequities, and lays the foundation for achieving measurable academic results.
Our children’s futures are at stake and every child in America must have the opportunity to learn, thrive, and achieve their full potential. We will continue to hold the Department of Education accountable in this critical mission.
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