U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Jack Britt High School on Wednesday as part of the nationwide “History Rocks: Trail to Independence” tour, an initiative aimed at strengthening civic and history education ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The stop in Fayetteville featured student-centered activities focused on American and North Carolina history, including educational games highlighting key moments such as the Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution.
McMahon said the tour is designed to reinforce foundational aspects of American history while also emphasizing the role state and local leaders should play in education…