Education Secretary Linda McMahon proposes dismantling the federal Department of Education, advocating for state control to address declining standards. She emphasizes standardized testing for accountability and supports parental choice through charter schools and vouchers. This overhaul aims to empower local communities and tackle pandemic-related learning loss, sparking debate over equity and innovation in education.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/we-have-failed-our-students-mcmahon-slams-federal-failures-unveils-bold-plan-to-fix-us-schools/articleshow/123637277.cms