Linda McMahon Defends Dismantling the Education Department Linda McMahon, a long time advocate for educational reform and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, has been at the forefront of efforts to dismantle the US Education Department.
Her stance on this issue is rooted in her belief that federal oversight stifles innovation and hinders progress.
The History of the Education Department: A Context for Debate The US Education Department was established by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which aimed to provide federal funding for education and address pressing issues like poverty and inequality.