Washington (March 3, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Help, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Department of Education Secretary nominee Linda McMahon.

“The Secretary of Education takes an oath of office vowing to faithfully discharge the duties of the office. Instead, Linda McMahon has vowed to dismantle the Department of Education. By voting in favor of her confirmation, Republicans have signed off on her plan to make cuts that will hurt public school students, educators, families, and communities. Every student deserves to go to school knowing they will get the same high-quality education as the wealthiest family in their community, but, today, Republicans have made achieving that dream harder,” said Senator Markey. “I will continue fighting alongside students, educators, and families in every community in this country who believe that all students deserve the opportunities afforded by a world class public education.”

On February 27, Senator Markey introduced the No Cuts to Public Schools Act, which would prevent any cuts to federal education formula funding during the Trump administration. Federal funds support public schools in every community in America, including by providing funding for students with disabilities, low-income students, homeless students, English learnings, and students in rural schools. In 2024, the Department of Education provided more than $720 million to support public schools in Massachusetts.

On February 6, 2025, Senator Markey, members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation, along with the Massachusetts Teachers Association, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, Massachusetts Association of School Committees, and Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, released a joint statement after President Trump vowed to dismantle the Department of Education.  

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