U.S. Department of Education

As we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence, this Memorial Day is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices that secured our freedom. May we never forget the brave servicemen & women who gave their lives so future generations could enjoy the blessings of liberty.

We are making waves!

Louisiana’s Returning Education to the States Waiver allows them to consolidate more than $18 million, creating more freedom for state leaders to spend their education dollars how they see fit. A big win for students and families in the Bayou State!

Last week, I joined @GSalamido at the North Carolina Economic Development Summit to discuss how career and technical education is strengthening America’s workforce and preparing students for high-paying, in-demand jobs.

Workforce Pell will help more Americans access high-quality, short-term training programs, gain in-demand skills, enter the workforce faster, and succeed without taking on massive student debt.

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Louisianans know best how to serve their students – not bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. We have approved the Bayou State’s Returning Education to the States Waiver request, freeing up over $18 million in the next 4 years that can now go directly to the classroom.

Today, ED launched an investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools amid reports that the District failed to act  while a student repeatedly recorded underage students in school bathrooms. Read more here: ed.gov/about/news/pre…

🚨First on WJLA: The U.S. Department of Education told me they initiated and directed an investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools after we reported that a student recorded more than 40 boys under bathroom stalls at Freedom High School in South Riding, Virginia.   WJLA was the first to report on the situation at Freedom High School and how LCPS has known about this issue for much longer than they're telling the public.  The U.S. Department of Education told me their investigation will determine whether LCPS violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) by failing to prevent and properly redress allegations of sexual harassment.

As the husband and father of teachers, I hear firsthand that too many students feel college is their only path after high school. The Working Families Tax Cuts help expand access to job training and workforce opportunities that lead to good-paying careers and brighter futures.

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Louisiana leads the nation in academic progress. The U.S. Department of Education approved Louisiana’s Returning Education to the States Waiver, making us only the 2nd state to receive this flexibility. Learn more: ow.ly/ccQW50Z2giq #laed

The Trump Admin is giving states more discretion over federal education dollars so they can invest in what works best. Today, we have granted Louisiana the Returning Education to the States waiver, allowing them to cut through red tape & accelerate their progress for students!

America’s education system should align with our workforce needs. Workforce Pell will open up federal student aid to high-quality, short-term credential programs tied directly to in-demand careers.

“The Department of Education is slashing federal regulations that could hinder states from improving their schools.” A record 18 states are now taking advantage of Ed-Flex authority to exercise greater discretion over their education dollars! dailysignal.com/2026/05/19/tru…

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Workforce Pell is critical to building a strong workforce prepared for the jobs of today and tomorrow -- and legislators are rallying behind it!

In Wisconsin, @EDSecMcMahon visited Western Technical College and the Sparta Public Safety Training Facility on her Returning Education to the States Tour. From advanced manufacturing to paramedic and fire training, students are gaining the skills needed for today’s workforce.

The new Workforce Pell Grant program is another way the Trump Administration is supporting a strong American workforce and breaking up the one-size-fits-all higher education model.