US Education Secretary Linda McMahon visits Louisiana Monday

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon traveled to Louisiana Monday to visit a Baton Rouge school as part of a national tour.

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) said McMahon’s visit would be to learn about the state’s progress with K-12 education. She will do classroom tours and participate in a literacy roundtable at Jefferson Terrace Academy.

LDOE has reported score improvements in the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program, commonly referred to as LEAP, and improved reading skills for young students. Gov. Jeff Landry celebrated educational progress after The Nation’s Report Card showed the state’s rankings rose.

McMahon’s visit is part of her “Returning Education to the States” tour. She will also make stops in Arkansas and Tennessee this week.

“President Trump entrusted me with a vital mission to return education to the states, and part of that is learning best practices from each state. As students head back to school, I will travel across our great nation to visit classrooms, listen to voices on the ground, and spotlight the incredible work happening at the local level. I am eager to hear directly from students, educators, and local leaders about the bold ideas that can propel success, while also exploring how we can ensure every family has the freedom to choose the educational path that best fits their child’s needs.”  
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon

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