‘Linda McMahon, you're in charge of something so important and you'll do a fantastic job.’

In an announcement that has sent shockwaves through education, it has been confirmed that the US Department of Education will be eliminated as part of a structural reform drive by the current administration. Linda McMahon has been appointed as the department's final secretary, tasked with overseeing its closure and ensuring an efficient transition to a more decentralised education model.

The decision is based on the belief that education should be in the hands of local communities, with greater involvement of parents, superintendents and state educators. It seeks to have resources administered directly by state governments, eliminating federal bureaucracy and allowing for education that is more tailored to the needs of each region.

Despite the elimination of the department, it has been ensured that essential programmes such as Pell Grants and funding for special needs students will continue without interruption. The aim is to optimise the use of resources and strengthen local control over curriculum and educational administration.

This change marks a turning point in US education policy, ending decades of centralisation and promoting an approach in which families and communities play a more active role in the education of students. The move has been greeted with enthusiasm by conservatives who advocate less federal government intervention in education.