An America Without the Department of Education?
What We Could Expect if WWE’s Linda McMahon Becomes Secretary of Education
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As Linda McMahon moves through the confirmation process to become Secretary of Education, her appointment signals a shift in how education policy is conceptualized in America. Best known for transforming WWE into a billion-dollar spectacle, McMahon’s leadership, built on corporate dominance, media theatrics, and the normalization of hyper-masculine aggression, presents a profound challenge to the future of public education. While conservatives claim they are merely streamlining bureaucracy, their efforts reveal a deeper goal: eliminating federal oversight, rolling back protections for marginalized students, and converting education into a profitable enterprise. The stakes could not be higher.
The Conservative War on Public Education: A Historical Perspective
Since its creation in 1979, the Department of Education has been a political battleground. Conservatives have long argued that education should be left to states and localities, but this ideological stance often masks a deeper agenda: defunding public schools, undermining federal protections, and paving the way for corporate exploitation.