美国教育部长琳达·麦克马洪在国会听证会上为解散联邦教育部的计划进行辩护。她主张将教育职能下放给各州和地方政府。

这一计划引发了教育界和国会的强烈反对，批评者认为削弱联邦教育部门可能损害弱势群体的教育权益。

Linda McMahon Defends Dismantling the Education Department

US Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended plans to dismantle the federal Department of Education at a congressional hearing, arguing that education functions should be returned to state and local governments.

The proposal has faced strong opposition from educators and lawmakers, who warn that weakening the federal education department could harm educational rights for disadvantaged students.